Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022: dates, how to get tickets for the festival and programme of performances

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival will return to the city of Edinburgh for its 75th anniversary this summer.

The festival is known for bringing an array of artists to Edinburgh throughout the month of August.

After a cancellation in 2020, and a reduced sized event in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic the 2022 festival is set to be the same scale as the pre-pandemic events with thousands of performances set to take place.

So, how can I get tickets to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming events.

When is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022?

The Fringe will take place from 05 August and will run all the way until 29 August 2022.

Where are the Edinburgh Fringe Festival venues?

According to the Edinburgh Fringe official website there are 239 different venues that will be hosting fringe performances across the city this year. From basement bars to libraries there is something for everyone.

The majority of Fringe locations are found in the Old Town, however there will be shows taking place on Princes Street, and Haymarket as well as areas further out of the city like Leith.

As well as official venues, the Fringe festival is known for bringing some of the best street performers to the city too.

Simply take a walk around the picturesque streets of Edinburgh and you’re bound to come across some stellar entertainment.

You can find out more about the venues taking part in the fringe this year by heading to the official map on the Edinburgh Fringe website.