Fringe First Awards News

This article lists all the winners of the Fringe First Awards 2026, which recognize outstanding new writing at the Edinburgh Fringe.

The Edinburgh Festivals Diary noted that the Fringe First awards resembled a stand-up show, and also mentioned that rain stopped play.

The Scotsman Fringe First awards have announced five more winners for week two, with a final awards ceremony scheduled for Friday, August 28, at Pleasance Grand

The Scotsman's Fringe First Awards, established in 2026, are the longest-running and globally recognized accolades at the Edinburgh festivals, celebrating excel