Thousands of artists and visitors are flocking to the capital as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 is now officially under way. The Fringe Society will be supporting artists at its new permanent home, Fringe Central, which was unveiled in June. This year, it’s a permanent place for everyone who takes part at the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as a base for the Fringe Society team. Tony Lankester, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: “I want to say a massive thank you to everyone in the Fringe Community – artists, venues, producers, promoters and the wider teams – who have worked tirelessly to bring this year’s Edinburgh Fringe to life. “The best way to support all artists – from established names to those making their Fringe debut- is to buy a ticket and attend a show”.