THE UNDERGROUND LECTURES
10-14 & 17-21 August 2026
6.00pm-7.00pm
Tickets: £7/£6

Ignite your curiosity with this series of fascinating talks. From fashion to furniture and Edinburgh history to witchcraft, our eclectic line-up of experts will provide insights, information and the occasional innuendo.

Find the full lecture programme here once its released. When booking tickets, please ensure that you have selected the correct date for the lecture that you wish to attend.

MURDER AT THE SPEAKEASY
15 & 22 August 2026
7.30pm-9.30pm
Tickets: £16/£14

The 2024 and 2025 Fringe sell-out returns with a brand-new interactive murder mystery event. 1958, the Edinburgh Fringe is still in its infancy, and new Fringe venue The Speakeasy is celebrating its opening night. From a demanding manager and long-suffering technician to disgruntled actors and even a representative from the newly-created Fringe Society, everyone is in attendance. Meet and mingle with the staff and performers and when the killer strikes, follow the clues and interrogate the suspects to work out whodunnit. A lively and immersive evening of suspense and sleuthing with 1950s dress encouraged.

BUILD A FORT
15-16 & 21-23 August 2026
11.00am-12.00pm
Tickets: £12/£10

Welcome to Camp Speakeasy where you can rediscover your inner child as you join fellow audience members in building a giant fort with furniture, blankets, fairy lights and a good dose of creativity. Then grab a hot drink, climb inside and enjoy a cosy and well-deserved story time. The perfect way to start a Fringe morning. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.