An Unbiased Afternoon with Allaster McKallaster
An Unbiased Afternoon with Allaster McKallaster is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Gilded Balloon at the Museum. It has 9 performances listed, running from Mon 10 Aug, 13:15 to Wed 19 Aug, 13:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Scotland's most unbiased commentator brings his broadcasting brilliance to the Fringe for the first time, in a show that will feature some new and classic live commentaries, 100% true stories, and perhaps some very special guest appearances. As seen on BBC Scotland, ITV Sport, CBS, The Rest is Football, and Scotchsport. As heard by more than 500 million people across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and the people next to them.
Details
- Venue: Gilded Balloon at the Museum
- Space: Auditorium
- Genre: COMEDY
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 210 seats (Auditorium) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 9, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access to front row of seating. Seating is then ranked so any other rows are accessible via steps. Wheelchair access type:Level Access (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 2 published reviews and 5 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Online internet sensation and Scottish commentary success Alastair McKallaster arrives with a show that is quintessentially Scottish from the off.
— One4Review (4 out of 5 stars)
It’s a great laugh and plenty of potential for Allaster to continue long into the future. There’s always things to commentate on when it comes to Scottish Football!
— Fringe Radio (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 10 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £16.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £16.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £15.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 13:15 — Already performed — £15.00