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“The absolute jewel in the crown has been the free festival at various venues throughout the city. The addition of this new strand to the festival must make it [The Edinburgh Fringe] the most inclusive festival in the world"  - The BBC

"The Laughing Horse's Free Fringe shows serve as a useful reminder of that frequently encountered concept - The Spirit of the Fringe" - Malcolm Hay, Time Out

The List's Top 5 Festival Surprises 2007: The Free Festival - "The Laughing Horse’s Free Fringe have given hundreds of performers a chance to get up in front of bigger and more appreciative audiences than they might normally encounter."

"Delights costing Nil Pounds" - The List

“Best Freebies: The Free Festival - shows are free to audiences, venues do not charge fees to performers... there is no pressure and you'll enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere" - The Scotsman

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Our 2009 programme is Now Online - Click Here!

Welcome to the Free Edinburgh Fringe Festival

The Free Festival is back in Edinburgh this year from August 6th to 30th (and until September 5th at one venue) for our biggest and best selection of free Fringe shows...this year we have an amazing 3,413 performances of 233 different shows across our 14 fabulous venues!
Our programme for the 2009 Fringe is now online - click here to search for shows, or click here to have a look at our venues...
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In 2009 at the Free Festival you can see everything from teenage comedians to senile strippers... There's award winning performers, exciting Theatre from veteran actors and fresh newcomers...  and the best bands with the new Free Music Festival. There really is something for everyone... with an expanded children and family friendly section,  through to late night shows that are strictly adults only!

Since 2004 the Laughing Horse's Free Festival has been bringing the best in free Fringe shows to Edinburgh, with the aim of making the Fringe more accessible and less expensive for performers and Fringe-goers. To find out who we are and why we are doing this  click here.

Become a Friend of the Free Festival join our facebook Group... click here.

If you own a venue in Edinburgh and would like the Free Festival to bring shows to your venue in 2010, or if you run an existing Fringe venue and would like to include Free Festival shows please contact us at info@freefestival.co.uk 

The Fringe For Free

The Free Festival costs a lot to run and organise - some of this money is recouped through Sponsorship, Advertising, Courses, and our own shows... If you would like to contribute, to help keep the venues Free for acts and audiences,  please click on the "Make a donation" button  to donate via Paypal...

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Childrens & Family Friendly
Comedy
Courses
Events and Exhibitions
Theatre
Music
Musicals and Opera
Nightclubs
Click on the venue to browse by venue
The Argyle
The Counting House
Cafe Renroc
The City Cafe
Edinburgh City FC
Espionage
The Hive
Jekyll & Hyde
Meadow Bar
National Museum of Scotland
The Newsroom
The Outhouse
Pear Tree
St. Martins Church

Julie Jepsom: Inner Badger

Laughing Horse Comedy Clubs

Three Pints of Laughter

It's Got Jokes In

Visit Laughing Horse Comedy
Improv at the Meadow Bar
The Beloved Audience
 Nik Coppin doing it for Free
The Audience enjoy some big laughs!
Welcome to Venue 165
The Fabulous Lynn Ruth Miller
Free Comedy Available from this Man!
The Meadow Bar Audience
Lewis Schaffer live at the Counting House
Ashley Frieze's comedy songs

Enjoy the Fringe for Free every August

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