With August just around the corner, if you haven’t already started booking tickets for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - now is the time to start.
But if you’re not sure where to begin with the more than 3,000 shows already scheduled, we can help - or at least if you are musically inclined.
There are a number of big name musicians set to perform during this year’s festival, with many performing for one night only, making now the perfect time to book.
From Pete Doherty at La Belle Angele to Ezra Collective at Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick, here are 26 of the biggest gigs to catch during the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.
21. The Boomtown Rats
Irish new wave band The Boomtown Rats will perform during Fringe by the Sea on Wednesday, August 6. | Contributed
22. BC Camplight
Brian Christinzio, or BC Camplight as he's also known, will play La Belle Angele during the Fringe on Thursday, August 3. | David Jackson Photo: David Jackson
23. Mànran
At the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene, Mànran will perform on the Lodge Stage at Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick on Friday, August 8. | Kris Kesiak
24. RSNO – The Music of Bond
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra will perform The Music of Bond during Fringe by the Sea on Sunday, August 10 at the Big Top. | Martin Shields Photo: Martin Shields