The Fringe started life when eight theatre companies turned up uninvited to the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947, using several smaller venues in the city to stage their productions ...

Simon’s on in Edinburgh as usual ... of the 6 Music of the Edinburgh venues in that it’s inherently worthwhile and it’s really kept the spirit of the Fringe alive. Sun Ra Arkestra are ...

Edinburgh’s streets are filled with performers during August as part of the festival Fringe (Alamy/PA) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society will today receive the keys to a new home.