What's on this week, NextUppers?! 👀

🎤Fast Fringe, Edinburgh Previews 2026 (Mon): Arthur Smith will again host a manically-paced showcase offering a giddy sample of the Edinburgh Fringe in one fun-packed night. Highlights include musical comedy impressionist Jess Robinson, as heard on Dead Ringers plus stand-up from SNL UK writer Omar Badwy, Traitors series 1 winner and leading podcaster Hannah Byczkowski, and cult favourites John-Luke Roberts and Adam Larter... and SO MANY MORE!

🎤The Bill Murray (Thurs): This comedy night showcases the best talent in the UK and beyond. Lots of their regulars have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, on panel shows like Mock The Week or have their own specials on Netflix. It's a friendly place where you get to see tomorrow's stars just before they break big.

I've also got some more #EdFringe lineup clues coming your way. All I can say for now is get those crossword puzzle brains activated for Wednesday...😉

NEW SHOW ALERT! 🎉

Ahhh Marcus Brigstocke's hilarious stand-up special, Vitruvian Mango (🤣) is out now on NextUp. Would LOVE to know what you think once you've seen it. Enjooooy!

Comedy Knockout Catch-Up! 🎥

In case you missed it, here's the catch-up for Comedy Knockout, filmed at the Backyard Comedy Club. Enjoy guys, it'll be available until 16 July. 🤗

Watching Ayoade tonight! Got my drink, my dogs and my fan. Lush.

Your #EdFringe mascot is here! 🎪✨

Hey NextUppers! Hope you’re having a stellar evening and are hyped for tonight's livestream!

So...you've probably seen the picture above and are thinking, what is this? 😂

You're the absolute first to see it, but we officially have our 2026 Ed Fringe Mascot!

This little legend is basically a full-time member of the NextUp team now. They’ll be crashing every behind-the-scenes pic and moment in Edinburgh - so if you can't make it to the Fringe in person, you can live vicariously through them and still feel part of the best two weeks of the year.

BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! 

This character needs a name, and we want our community (i.e. you) to choose it. Drop your best name suggestions in the comments below! We’ll be officially crowning them on our main socials at the end of the week. 👑

Get commenting! 

Beat the Frog Catch-Up! 🎥

In case you missed it, here's the catch-up for Beat the Frog, filmed at The Frog and Bucket. Enjoy guys, it'll be available until 15 July. 🤗

This Week’s Livestreams on NextUp! 🤩

🎤 Live from The Frog & Bucket, new Comedians try to 'beat the frog' in this anarchic, iconic show. This is the most unpredictable comedy night in The North. The show where the crowd are in control and you never know which future stars you will see! The Frog’s open mic night has helped launch: Peter Kay, Johnny Vegas, John Bishop, Jason Manford, Sarah Millican and the list goes on.

🎤Live from Backyard Comedy, Comedy Knockout is a comedy competition where 12 new acts go head to head with their best comedy material – and the audience votes who goes through each round until the end. Let the funniest win!

And lastly, I've read your comments about catch-ups and going forward am DEFINITELY going to post when they become available (with direct links) so there isn't any disappointment or frustration. That's the last thing we want you all to experience, especially as catch-ups are meant to be convenient (🤣). Let's do this!

On the watchlist today! Excited to see it. 😁

Apologies gang. Tonight's live stream at the Bill Murray pub has been cancelled by the venue. Apologies for any inconvenience. Everyone who has pre-registered for the event has been emailed too. ❣️

Get ready for Edinburgh Fringe 2026!🥳🎉

If you're new here, Fringe, the biggest arts festival in the world, is legendary for launching comedy stars…but it’s also legendary for completely draining your bank account.

But the good news is we're doing the heavy lifting (and the walking) for you. 🤫 We’ve scouted the absolute best rising comics and we're streaming the festival's hottest shows straight to your screen. This August, get ready for pure, unfiltered, front-row Fringe brilliance from the comfort of your couch.

Oh, and obviously you guys will be the first to know about the lineup...coming soon! Any predictions/wishes/desires/dreams? 🤗