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We are committed to creating a more inspirational Fringe in order to foster a lifelong passion for the arts among Scotland’s young people and champion creative learning in our schools and colleges.
While the Fringe usually takes place every August, the Fringe Society is here year round to support schools, teachers and young people to access this incredible resource.
4th - 28th August 2023.
Fringe show offers for schools...
Many Fringe shows and companies offer discounted or free tickets for schools, educational workshops or creative packs as a part of their Fringe show. We’ve pulled together a list of these offers below.
You can filter this spreadsheet and view offers by cost (some have a cost attached, others are free and some require travel expenses cover), type of school (ASN, Early Years, Primary, Secondary), audience age range, dates, venue etc.
Schools box office...
Make a booking for a Fringe show for your school or class by contacting groupbookings@edfringe.com or call our Communities and Groups dedicated phone number: 0131 226 0027.
Teaching resources...
Stuck wondering what the Fringe is and how to explain it to your class? Check out our video explaining all about the world’s greatest art festival in two minutes!
Additional teaching resources by level (each link will download a zip file):
- Early years teaching resources
- First level teaching resources
- Second level teaching resources.
- Third level teaching resources
- Fourth level teaching resources
To download any of the above guides, please see https://www.edfringe.com/learn/learning
Get in touch by emailing learning@edfringe.com.
Community Ticketing Initiative (CTI)...
The community ticketing initiative (CTI) provides free Fringe tickets for people in and around Edinburgh who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.
Ticket recipients must live in Edinburgh or the Lothians and fall under one of the following categories: At risk, vulnerable, marginalised or isolated or experiencing additional barriers to attending the festival.
For further information, please see https://www.edfringe.com/learn/learning#community-ticketing-initiative.
