"Cricket & The Freebugs is a superb new piece of family-friendly gig theatre. Full of heart, playful energy & really great music" - a good start to a Fringe day.

"Much kudos to all the performers and also to the EIF for attempting something fresh, if inherently risky. " - Lindsay McMuro on 'Together We Rise'

A rousing 200-musician spectacle: Wynton Marsalis’ All Rise opens the Edinburgh International Festival with sheer joy at Usher Hall. ★★★★½

Why did the police show up at Sammy J's door? Read our Edinburgh Fringe review of Hero Complex—a polished, unpredictable hour of comedy storytelling.

Plan your festival trip with theQR’s guide to the best family shows at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. Unmissable theatre, comedy, and dance for all ages.