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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? 🤗 Welcome to Ask a Comedian - our little corner of the NextUp community for getting closer to the people who do the mindblowing, and surprisingly full-on job of making people laugh. 🎭This channel is a place to drop questions for comedians about anything comedy. From writing and finding ideas, prep and pre-show routines, nerves and confidence, gigs that went great (and gigs that didn’t) to touring, crowd work, heckles, bombing, you name it! Ask what you’re curious about, whether you’re a comedy nerd, a casual watcher, or someone who performs. Keep it respectful (obvs!)How it works: We’ll post when we're meeting up with a comedian to film their special or chatting with them, you leave your questions in the comments and we’ll pick 3–5 to put to them, and share the answers back here. 🎤

Gerry

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 15

Woke up this morning and for a moment I thought it was Sunday and thought oh $#!* I forgot about the Livestream last night. My phone assured me it was only Saturday 🙂

Kai A.

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 13

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Throwback Thursday! (Fringe Edition) 🫶

A little something fun for you guys this evening! Can you guess who these Fringe comedians are, based on their childhood pics? We're livestreaming all of them.

Answers will be revealed on our socials at 6pm (BST). 🤗

Kai A.

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 11

Have you nominated a comedian for the Biggest Award in Comedy yet? (If no, check the comments for the link to vote!)🏆

Yes!

21 %

Not yet - but I will!

79 %

19 votes

Kai A.

in 📺 whats-on

August 10

What's on this week? 🤩

Week 2, let's goooo! Here's what's happening...

The Big Show is one of the most iconic shows at the Fringe. Monkey Barrel is quite literally Scotland's best comedy club and according to the Telegraph, 'the beating heart of Fringe'. They will be showcasing the best comedy acts this year has in store. And what's even better, is we have FIVE of these livestreams throughout the month. AHH!

Here's the lineup so far (I'll keep updating this caption if any more names get added):

🎉Sat 15th: Li Jin Hao, Rosco McClelland, Gareth Waugh, Kate Dolan

See you in the livestream chat, as always!

P.S. If you haven't checked out the livestream schedule yet for the month - click here.

P.P.S Don't forget to nominate a comedian for our Biggest Comedy Award In Comedy. Click here if you haven't done so already. 🏆

Kai A.

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 09

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Behind the Scenes of Fringe 📸

Here's some BTS images as our Team heads up to Edinburgh this month. Some awesome shows have been watched, many a date have been eaten and countless dogs cuddled so far. Can't wait to share more!🤗

Aar J.

in 🔬 show-discussions

August 08

One thing I’ll be missing from this years fringe is the news revue I’ve enjoyed previous years revues on the steam

Beth D.

in 🔬 show-discussions

August 08

I missed last nights fringe and the one tonight is on at 11.30 pm unfortunately too late for me, I know it is usually random but will it be available for catch up?

Kai A.

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 07

FRINGE BABY! Who's watching the first livestream tonight??

ME!!!!!!!! 🎉

71 %

Wouldn't miss it for the world! 🥳

18 %

Got my snacks ready! 🍿

12 %

17 votes

Kai A.

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 07

Nominate your favourite comedian for this year's Biggest Award In Comedy! 🏆

Voting is officially OPEN, NextUppers! Whoop whoop!

Click the link below to have your say, because democracy is important:

nextupcomedy.com/biggestaward

This year’s winner will receive:
😆The world’s biggest comedy trophy (2m 4cm inflatable)
😆£500 prize money
😆A hand pump
😆A carry case (for transportation, not dignity)
😆The opportunity to record and release their show as a NextUp comedy special.

On 16 August, we will reveal the 20 long-listed shows, selected through your nominations and recommendations from our comedy scout network.

You will then cast your final votes before the winner is announced on 27 August, when one comedian will face the logistical challenge of transporting a two-metre trophy back home at the end of the Fringe. How fun?!

Okay, ready, set...nominate! 💃

Note: Eligible shows must be comedy performances running 50 minutes or longer and programmed for 20 or more performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Kai A.

in 🗣️ the-pub

August 06

Edinburgh here we come!

You're catching us and Nick Stupp live from the train station. 🚄 Here's to the BEST Fringe month ahead. AHHH! How excited are you? 😍