GIRLZ
GIRLZ is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Gilded Balloon Patter House. It has 27 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 14:25 to Sun 30 Aug, 14:25. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
A brand-new girl band, a hotshot manager and a struggling songwriter, Girlz unfolds over one tumultuous year. After its incredible reviews and nomination for Best Musical at last year's Fringe, this new production is bigger, bolder and BACK! Fast-paced and bursting with humour, great choreography, original songs and high-energy sequences from the band's live show, Girlz also explores the personal struggles and agonising choices faced in pursuit of success. Ultimately, Girlz is an uplifting tale of friendship and love within a cut-throat industry. The must-see brand new British musical.
Details
- Venue: Gilded Balloon Patter House
- Space: Doonstairs
- Genre: OPERA, New writing, Drama
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 65 minutes
- Room size: about 160 seats (Doonstairs) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 27, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Patrons enter the building via either 3 shallow steps or level entry at the Box Office entrance. Doonstairs can be accessed via the building lift to the Basement floor. The Accessible toilet is located on the Basement level. Please make yourself known to a member of staff (in a pink t-shirt) if you require assistance or require a specific seat. Wheelchair access type:Lift (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 12 published reviews and 68 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.
There has been something of a glut of post-SIX girl-group musicals at this year's Fringe, and Girlz certainly arrives with all the ingredients you'd expect: pop music, choreography, big personalities and a story about…
Returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following its acclaimed 2025 debut, Girlz returns bigger, bolder, and visibly upgraded for a larger venue.
— Beyond the Curtain (4 out of 5 stars)
Girlz strikes the perfect musical balance, combining slick choreography and songs that are heartwarming, poignant, joyful and singalong worthy.
— Love Music; Love Life (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £10.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £10.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £10.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 11:30 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 14:25 — Already performed — £13.00