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It’s the main event – our annual hunt for the best comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe. 100 of the Fringe’s sharpest comics go head-to-head for the title of Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year, the trophy and a £1500 cash prize. Each show showcases five outstanding acts from our top 100, delivering their very best stand-up in a bid to win over the crowd and secure a coveted place in the prestigious finals week. Big laughs. High stakes. One champion.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Edinburgh Fringe Comedian of the Year is by Need To Know Comedy, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS, 6 August to 23 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £5.