Edinburgh Comedy Awards Shows 2026
1 Upcoming Event
https://www.comedyawards.co.uk/
Attend Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows. Award shows in final week.
About
The Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly the Perrier Awards) are the most prestigious prizes in comedy — awarded each year during the Edinburgh Fringe to the best comedy shows on the festival. Past winners include Lee Mack, Steve Coogan, The League of Gentlemen, Hannah Gadsby, and James Acaster. Winning or being nominated is a career-defining moment. The nominated shows and the winner are announced in the final week of the Fringe, and the winner typically performs a special show after the announcement. Throughout the Fringe, comedy fans try to spot the likely nominees by attending shows that are generating buzz. The best newcomer award highlights rising talent. You don't need a specific ticket for the awards — just attend the Fringe in August and see as many comedy shows as you can. The award shows generate headlines across the UK media. Edinburgh during the Fringe is comedy at its most concentrated — hundreds of shows daily from the biggest names to first-time performers.
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