The countdown is on to the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – and there are a number of Fifers taking part in the world’s greatest arts festival.

Soul and funk legends Lights Out By Nine return to the Jazz Bar for two shows at 2:30pm on August 8 and 1:00pm on the 30th.

The freewheelin’ Bruce Davies returns to Valvona & Crolla with The Times They Are Still A-Changing at 3:30pm on August 14 and 6:00pm on August 22. With live music, puppets and magic Liam A. Black stars as Mr. ButtonZ at Le Monde August 7-31 at 12:30, and on the same George Street ,the Helen Shapiro Walkin’ Back musical is back at the Greenside August 7 -15 (not 9th) at 7:40pm.

Lochgelly Brass Band appears in a new Leitheatre production of Brassed Off based on the popular 1996 film, from August 8-21 at 7:30pm or the 15th and 22nd at 2:30pm. The hit musical from last year, Edinburgh Days returns to St Bride’s Community Centre with a full run except August 9, 17 & 24 at 7:30pm. Singer Susan Broadfoot, from Markinch, returns to her role this year in the ensemble.

Dystopia 26: The Rock Opera features Fife guitarist Willie (Pic: Contributed)

placeholder image — Dystopia 26: The Rock Opera features Fife guitarist Willie (Pic: Contributed)

Bearfoot Comedy organiser at the King’s Kirkcaldy, Jay Hunter Miles has various spots at 1 MC and 3 Absolute Killers of Comedy at the Scottish Comedy Festival at The Beehive Inn Aug 7, 8 and 15, while Netflix superstar Daniel Sloss brings his full show ‘Bitter’ to the Fringe after a tour of 60 countries. He is at the Edinburgh Playhouse on August 14.

Inverkeithing Community Big Band are back at Edinburgh New Town Church on August 29, and mezzo soprano guest Beth Taylor joins Fife Opera to celebrate 50 years at the same venue the 9th..

Dystopia 26: The Rock Opera features Fife guitarist Willie Logan as Kim Jong Elvis in the satirical musical comedy August 7 – 29 (not 10, 17 & 24) at 7:30pm at Bedlam Theatre or you can join author Ian Rankin in conversation to celebrate John Rebus at 12:15 pm on August 14 at the Stand Comedy Club.

On the final day of Fringe - August 31 - award winning Glenrothes violinist Seonaid Aitken has three shows with guitarist Conor Smith as they swing a tribute to (Stephane) Grappelli and Ella (Fitzgerald) at 3:30, 6:00pm and 8:30pm at Valvona & Crolla.