UK Fringe Festivals 2026 Unveil Line‑ups in Camden and Guildford

The Camden Fringe will run from 3 to 30 August 2026 across Camden and central London, showcasing more than 450 productions that span comedy, theatre, musical and cabaret. Ticket prices start at £5, with highlighted shows such as Winnie Arhin’s comedy‑drama *Big Girl Words* at the Rosemary Branch Theatre, George Wigglesworth’s one‑person play *Up The a(Rs)e* at the Lion & Unicorn, and the dystopian thriller *Point of No Return* at Upstairs at the Gatehouse.

The Guildford Fringe Festival returns in September 2026 for its 13th year, offering an open‑access programme of affordable performances in venues ranging from historic pubs and churches to the Guildford Institute and Clandon Wood nature reserve. Notable entries include Juliette Burton’s *Villain Era*, Adam Flood’s *Life and Death of the Party*, and a re‑imagined Oscar Wilde piece *Lady Bracknell’s Confinement*. The festival also features music, cabaret, family shows and free community events.