Events

Upcoming Events

Information on all events hosted by Fringe of Colour in August 2026.

Please note that all events are specifically for People of Colour and are free to attend. Some events require registration ahead of time, and spaces may be limited.

  • 7 August 2026, 20:30 - 23:00 BST

    43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB

    The first week of the Fringe can be as overwhelming as it is exciting, which is why we want to start things right. Join us at Lighthouse: Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop to celebrate the beginning of the August festival season. Bring your flyers!

    • This event is for all Artists and Creatives of Colour bringing work to any of the Edinburgh festivals.

    • Some refreshments will be available.

    • Lighthouse are granting attendees a 10% discount on all books in the store this evening.

    Please note that the bookshop does not have an accessible bathroom due to structural limitations, however they have an agreement with The Pear Tree across the road so that anyone who needs to may use their disabled toilet.

    No registration required.

  • Various Dates, 19:00 – 20:00

    18 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU

    Fringe of Colour are hosting multiple casual meet-ups this August at Guajira Café & Coffee: some themed, some not. Join for a chit chat and a bite to eat on the following dates.

    Please note that all meet-ups are specifically for People of Colour and that registration is required as space is limited.

    Thursday 6 Aug

    Meet-up. Register here.

    Saturday 8 Aug

    On longevity and surviving burnout; how to build and maintain resilience as a creative (casual discussion). Register here.

    Event affiliated with the Scottish BPOC Writers Network.

    Tuesday 11 Aug

    On anti-capitalism in the creative industries (casual discussion). Register here.

    Thursday 13 Aug

    Meet-up. Register here.

    Saturday 15 Aug

    On expressing solidarity through art (casual discussion). Register here.

    Tuesday 25 Aug

    On funding your creative practice (casual discussion). Register here.

    Thursday 27 Aug

    Meet-up. Register here.

  • 12 August 2026, 14:30 - 16:00 BST

    6 Infirmary St, Edinburgh, EH1 1LS

    Fringe of Colour's Ticket Swap is back for 2026! Join us at Fringe Central for a casual meet-up for all Creatives of Colour involved in any of the Edinburgh Festivals. There will be a chance to meet other artists and makers, to make new artistic connections, and to offer support to one another during this overwhelming but creatively fruitful time.

    This is the chance to show up for each other in the most literal sense - by seeing each other's work. Each attendee should bring one ticket to their show/event to exchange for another ticket in a "lucky dip" swap. Tickets should be valid for August.

    Regiser for attendance here.

  • 28 August 2026, 18:30 - 23:00 BST

    Secret Location

    Our annual party for Creatives of Colour! Put the date in your diary, you don’t want to miss this…

    This event is being co-hosted with the Scottish BPOC Writers Network and will include some performances and accompanied BSL interpretation.

    If you will require BSL interpretation to engage with other attendees, please let us know by sending an email to fringeofcolour[at]gmail.com.

    The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with good transport links nearby. Children are welcome to attend.

    (Ticket registration coming soon).

Photo of a chef handing a Fringe of Colour party attendees a plate of jollof

Photo by Aileen Lees | FoC’s Big Meet-Up in 2025