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? 🤗

What's happening this week on NextUp! 🔴

Hello hello gang! Here's what coming up for you...

🎤Roast Battle Scotland: Streaming from Monkey Barrel Comedy, this is the show that turns smack talk into an art form! Roast Battle puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent. MC is Billy Kirkwood! 

Oh and if you want to join in on the cryptic fun happening on Instagram right now, you definitely should! 👀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Some behind the scenes pics from The Comedy UK Radio Roadshow last week! What a brilliant night and amazing way to launch Comedy UK! 😍⭐

💬 Ask a Comedian: Who’s next?

Hey gang! Quick question: Who are you dying to see on the Ask a Comedian series?

Whether it's a rising star you just discovered on NextUp or an absolute legend of the circuit on here, drop their name in the comments. Who should we get on next? 👇

What's On This Week On NextUp! 🍿🎤

Hey NextUppers! We have a brilliant couple of livestreams heading your way this week. Get your snacks ready and set your reminders for Thursday night:

🎤 Thursday: The Comedy UK Roadshow - Live! Thanyia Moore, Jessica Fostekew, Alex Kealy, Ria Lina, and Roman Harris are celebrating the launch of the brand new 24/7 comedy radio station- and we're throwing a proper party to mark the occasion. Comedy UK is here, and to celebrate we've put together a cracking mixed bill night of stand-up that'll remind you exactly why live comedy is one of life's great pleasures. Want to attend in person at Leicester Square Theatre? There are still some tickets available. Grab them here! [Link]

🎤 Thursday: The Bill Murray (aka Angel Comedy) 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.

🎟️ Fancy a proper night out with Thanyia Moore, Jessica Fostekew, Alex Kealy, Ria Lina, and Roman Harris? If you’re in London and want to experience the magic in person, you can actually grab tickets to be in the live audience for The Comedy UK Roadshow at Leicester Square Theatre this Thursday! It's going to be a cracker night out - grab the last remaining tickets right here and use promo code 'comedyroadshow26' to get 2 tickets for the price of 1!

And finally... your Monday night mood-booster! 📈

Check out this hilarious clip from our YouTube channel. Share this with someone who needs a good chuckle this evening!