The Free Fringe will be back in 2010, with a great quality, extensive programme of shows across Edinburgh, throughout the Fringe. As ever, there will be no charge to the public, free entry at all venues, and no charges to performers.

Edinburgh can be an expensive place, especially during festival time. The Free Fringe is an excellent opportunity to sample some great comedy, and save some hard earned cash at the same time.

In 2010 we will also have expanded non-comedy sections, both theatre and Poetry/Spoken Word.

We had 22 stages in 19 venues for 2009, around the City of Edinburgh; some luxurious, others historic, all different. Wherever we're performing, we'll bring the famous Free Fringe spirit to the shows.

Why not see several shows in a row? With bar facilities and back to back free shows at all our venues, you can save your feet, as well as your money.

PBH's Free Fringe is a non-profit organisation. Providing a full programme of FREE shows is expensive. If you would like to contribute to the Free Fringe, and help us provide free shows in years to come, please donate using the button below.

Previous years...

The 2008 programme contained some big names, all performing free of charge, plus outstanding newer acts

You can find our full 2008 programme here...
There were also many newer acts at the Free Fringe last year, and will be this year. The roots of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are in developing and supporting new talent. Without a constant flow of new writers and performers, the Fringe is at risk. By supporting the Free Fringe you are supporting the entire Fringe and everything it stands for.

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