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Taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe is an exciting but demanding journey.

This talk covers the essentials: choosing the right venue, budgeting realistically, marketing your show effectively, and managing the intense schedule. We'll explore common hurdles—hidden costs, fierce competition, and burnout—and how to navigate them. Learn how to stand out in a sea of performers, build valuable industry connections, and make the most of every performance. Whether you're a first-timer or returning artist, this session offers practical insights and hard-won advice to help you not just survive, but thrive at the world's largest arts festival.

"Book all three events — At the same time to receive 30% off, which will be automatically calculated at checkout."

So You Want to Take A Show to the Edinburgh Fringe,
Being a Theatre Maker, and Next Steps:
Opportunities for Emerging Artists

Ticket Pricing Stages:

General - £9.50
Concession - £7.50

Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations.

STAGE 1 – Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026
STAGE 2 – Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026
STAGE 3 – Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date
STAGE 4 – On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only

Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026—running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.co.uk.

Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks.