Comedy may be the first thing that comes to people's minds when they think about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but there are a wide range of cultural experiences available, from poetry to dance.
And in recent years, politics has made up a significant part of the spoken world section of the programme, with The Stand and The Pleasance in particular attracting interviews with some of the most powerful people in Britain.
Here are 11 to watch out for this year - from Jeremy Corbyn to Nicola Sturgeon. They can all be booked here.
Here are 11 to watch out for this year - from Jeremy Corbyn to Nicola Sturgeon. They can all be booked here.