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!