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.
25. Chali 2na
The founder of legendary rap group Jurassic 5, Chali 2na will be at the Edinburgh Fringe with an exclusive performance at La Belle Angele on Monday, August 11. | Getty Images
26. Brian Kennedy
Celebrating a 35-year career, Irish singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy will perform at the 2025 Fringe, including the world famous You Raise Me Up. Kennedy will play Greyfriars Hall at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh from August 14-17. | Getty Images