ABOUT SHEDINBURGH
EXCLUSIVELY FOR EVERYONE
By day: Shedinburgh is your new favourite Fringe hangout, a place to collaborate and create, with free-to-attend SHEDx talks – all fuelled by the best local food and drink. By night: an intimate stage for one-night-only shows, must-see music events, and the best of the Fringe – unplugged, up-close, and unforgettable.
THE FUTURE OF FRINGE STARTS HERE
Shedinburgh is our reimagining of a more sustainable, accessible, artist-first Fringe. Every creative is paid, every show has Pay What You Can tickets. With no barriers and no compromises – just incredible work on a stage that belongs to everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Head to the shed!
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HISTORY OF SHEDINBURGH
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June 2020
Producers Francesca Moody and Harriet Bolwell, along with writer and performer Gary McNair, conceived Shedinburgh Fringe Festival – an online festival featuring the best of the Fringe, showcasing theatre, music, and comedy.
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August 2020
25 performances were live-streamed from two sheds – at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh and Soho Theatre in London – to over 5,000 people worldwide, from Edinburgh to Adelaide, Tokyo to Texas!
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August 2021
Shedinburgh returned bigger and bolder as a hybrid live/digital festival. The programme featured 33 events, including four free ShedX talks and a special Shedinburgh Originals night.
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April 2025
Shedinburgh announces its return as a live venue at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Made possible with the generous support of Shedinburgh Founding Supporter Jessica Foung.
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August 2025
Shedinburgh returned for its first live season at the Fringe, with 36 shows, 4000+ audience members, 100+ artists, 20+ sold out performances, 5 Shed Original scripts, 20 hours of free talks and events, 6 new podcast episodes, 500+ Artist Card signups and £15,000 awarded through the Shedload-of-Future Fund.
