9 h. ago Festivals diary: Why working Fringe is like training for the Marathon des Sables, and flies in the Spiegeltent

The heat makes the Fringe an endurance

Sport

33 h. ago Festivals diary: Where does a magician get his rope and a case of mistaken identity

A new rope supplier is being sought

Politics

4 d. ago Edinburgh festivals diary: the divided Fringe means we must celebrate the weird and wonderful grassroots

Guest diarist Kate Copstick is exasperated at the divided Fringe but eventually finds her happy place

Culture

5 d. ago 10 best festival essentials to buy now for August 2025 – from tents to power banks

Still got a festival left in your 2025 diary? From Boardmasters to Reading, here’s the kit that’ll keep you dry, charged and comfortable without blowing your budget.

Economics

7 d. ago Sight Scotland partners with Pleasance to boost accessibility for thousands at Edinburgh Fringe

Sight Scotland, supported by Sight Loss Councils, has partnered with famous fringe venue the Pleasance to deliver specialist visual impairment awareness training to over 250 of its staff ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Politics

7 d. ago Edinburgh festivals diary: Edinburgh, I am ashamed of you after experiencing anti

An experience of anti-English prejudice results in our diarist Jane Bradley feeling unwelcome in her own home town.

Politics

8 d. ago Festivals diary: Why Make it Happen gave me flashbacks and who is the Fringe's comedy audience legend?

Make It Happen gave me flashbacks to the credit crunch

Events

9 d. ago Festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as Amber wind warning hits Edinburgh

Amber wind warning causes festivals chaos

Events

1 week ago Festival diary: Pickle crisps and anatomically correct 3D models, the madness of Meet the Media

Meet the Media was an intense experience with dozens of performers pitching their shows

Culture