Set in the high octane environment of a restaurant kitchen, Signor Baffo is an interactive comedy adventure for children aged 3+. Last seen at the Fringe in 2018, this is a returning family favourite – A laugh-out-loud treat served with a generous helping of fun and mischief!
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(A few more extra Edinburgh Fringe Family Shows for inspiration!)
Monsterrrr! With Trygve Wakenshaw, Assembly George Sq (Children’s Shows, Comedy, Clown) Presented by TOBOSO and Topper & Fred | 5+ (5 and older) Clown supremo Trygve Wakenshaw returns to the festival, this time with a show for wee ones. Expect a supremely silly show about a disgusting old monster, daring you to shake his hand.
The Mequetrefo, Friesian at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Children’s Shows, Clown, Circus) Presented by Parlapatões – Part of the São Paulo Showcase 2025 | 3+ (3 and older) A Brazilian cultural favourite packed with whimsical magic. Watch as four clowns transform mundane daily routines into wildly hilarious adventures. Expect an expert and joyful blend of pantomime, mime and clowning for barrels of laughs.
You’ll See… Pleasance Courtyard, (Theatre, Family, Literature) Presented by Branar – Part of 2025 Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase | 8+ (8 and older) A show for anyone and everyone who’s never read, finished, or pretended to read James Joyce’s Ulysses told with the most beautiful storytelling and pop-up books. From leading Irish children’s theatre company Branar.
Go! ZOO Southside (Children’s Show, Dance, Family-friendly) Presented by Corps In Situ – Part of Luxembourg selection 2025 | 8+ (8 and older) Corps In Situ presents GO! – a vibrant, high-energy work that skilfully combines the fluidities of dance, martial arts, and digital technology to create a game-like performance between two people who meet, seek, and challenge each other.
Honest Fraud, Dairy Room at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Cabaret & Variety, Magic, Interactive), Presented by Fundo Falso Company – Part of the São Paulo Showcase 2025 | 12+ World-class magicians Ricardo Malerbi and Rudi Solon invite you to uncover the secrets of magic and rethink everything you thought you knew. A perfect combo of dazzling display of illusion and mentalism, in the coat of revelation.
The Genesis, Assembly Hall (Acrobatics, Family) Presented by Aurora Nova- Part of the Copenhagen Collective | 5+ (5 and older)
Jaw-dropping feats of acrobatics from one of the largest companies at Fringe this year – 17 artists, from 15 countries – celebrating the joys of human connection.
A four-day maritime festival and one of Scotland’s biggest events, the Aberdeen Tall Ship Races will transform Port of Aberdeen’s North Harbour into a world-class event space, featuring around 50 tall ships from around the globe! From 19th to 22nd July, there will be live music, a STEM Discovery Zone, military village, street food, carnival rides, with free access for families!
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An annual 10 day multi-arts festival from 1st August until 10th August! The festivals brings over 250 performances, music, comedy, family workshops, beach walks, art, comedy, and music to a beautiful coastal setting in the picturesque Lodge Grounds, with additional pop-up locations throughout the town.
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A fun-filled weekend of sports, family activities, exhilarating main-ring entertainment plus excellent local crafts and foods and much more! Explore rural Scotland at its venue in Drumlanrig Castle—Scotland’s premier countryside and sporting showcase location!
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