Fringe 2026 | Monkey Barrel Comedy

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Monkey Barrel Comedy has been described as the "beating heart" of the Edinburgh Fringe by The Telegraph and "Fringe heroes" by The Metro. We were home to 'Best Show' in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2026, we'll be hosting hundreds of performers over eight venues. We've already announced 150+ incredible comedy shows. Check out the full list or browse shows at specific times on our all shows page.

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If you're looking for a show soon, here are the next five shows starting across all our venues:

Laurie Luxe: Scold (WIP)

12:50AM

MB2

August 24th

Against the grime and punishment of London stands a singular Laurie Luxe. An orphan, a waif, and most importantly – a little c*nt.

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Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase

11AM

MB2

August 24th

Watch comedy scripts come to life on stage. We pull back the curtain on TV development, with original scripts performed by the Fringe's top comedians.

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Rose Matafeo: Work in Progress Morning Hour

11:05AM

MB1

August 24th

I want to talk about something, but I don't know what yet. If that doesn't sound like a complete waste of your morning, then I really think you should check it out.

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Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material)

11:20AM

MB4

August 24th

Mike Rice returns to the Fringe to test out new rotten ideas, stories and jokes. The material will touch on subjects ranging from adventures in Africa to dodgy medical procedures.

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Alison Spittle: Finger Guns (Work in Progress)

11:35AM

CabVol 1

August 24th

Winner: Comedian's Choice Award 2025 – Best Show. Winner: Dublin Fringe Award 2025 – Best Performer. As seen and heard on Ignore That Feeling, Wheel of Misfortune, Richard Osman's House of Games and Celebrity Pointless.

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ON THIS MONTH

ON THIS MONTH

LATEST NEWS:

COMING UP NEXT:

Laurie Luxe: Scold (WIP)

Against the grime and punishment of London stands a singular Laurie Luxe. An orphan, a waif, and most importantly – a little c*nt.

Table Reads: New Comedy Script Showcase

Watch comedy scripts come to life on stage. We pull back the curtain on TV development, with original scripts performed by the Fringe's top comedians.

Rose Matafeo: Work in Progress Morning Hour

I want to talk about something, but I don't know what yet. If that doesn't sound like a complete waste of your morning, then I really think you should check it out.

Mike Rice: A Work in Progress Show (Testing New Horrible Material)

Mike Rice returns to the Fringe to test out new rotten ideas, stories and jokes. The material will touch on subjects ranging from adventures in Africa to dodgy medical procedures.

Alison Spittle: Finger Guns (Work in Progress)

Winner: Comedian's Choice Award 2025 – Best Show. Winner: Dublin Fringe Award 2025 – Best Performer. As seen and heard on Ignore That Feeling, Wheel of Misfortune, Richard Osman's House of Games and Celebrity Pointless.

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