The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is just around the corner, with thousands of shows to take place across the Scottish capital.
If you’re overwhelmed by choice, sometimes the best way to narrow down your options is to stick with what you know - at least some of the time.
As such, fans of shows such as Last One Laughing will be keen to learn which familiar faces will be appearing at the Fringe this year with tickets available to book now.
Comedians from both the UK and Ireland edition of the show will be making their mark on Edinburgh this year, with stars including Ireland host Graham Norton and Sam Campbell, the UK series two runner up, all due to appear.
From full show runs to one night specials, here are the 12 Last One Laughing stars appearing at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe.
5. Maisie Adam
Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for one night, Maisie Adam will MC Audible’s new audio series showcasing emerging comedy talent. At Pleasance Courtyard on Tuesday, August 25, tickets for Maisie Adam Presents: Comedy at the Fringe are free on a first-come-first-served basis. | Prime Video
![While he wasn’t a contestant, comedian and actor Mark Silcox helped Sam Campbell out during his series two joker skit as a very deadpan priest. He will be bringing two shows to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. I Have It All [A Success Story] will run at the Gilded Balloon from August 5–31, while Gold Trading Sucks, I Lost Everything. is part of PBH’S Free Fringe at Voodoo Rooms from August 8–30.](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/07/31/11/19/Mark-Silcox-I-Have-It-All-Gilded-Balloon.jpeg?trim=0,43,0,513&crop=&width=800)
6. Mark Silcox
While he wasn’t a contestant, comedian and actor Mark Silcox helped Sam Campbell out during his series two joker skit as a very deadpan priest. He will be bringing two shows to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. I Have It All [A Success Story] will run at the Gilded Balloon from August 5–31, while Gold Trading Sucks, I Lost Everything. is part of PBH’S Free Fringe at Voodoo Rooms from August 8–30. | Contributed
7. Jason Byrne
Having won Last One Laughing: Ireland, Jason Byrne is bringing his show 30 Years Byrning to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe. Running at Assembly from August 6–30, Byrne is typically a big seller at the festival. | Getty Images
8. Deirdre O’Kane
The runner up for the Irish edition of Last One Laughing, Deirdre O’Kane has two shows this year. She will kick things off with her work in progress routine at The Stand from August 11–17, and will also host a live edition of her podcast Keep It Tight with Emma Doran from August 15–17. | Getty Images