Ndlovu Youth Choir
Ndlovu Youth Choir is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly Hall. It has 25 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 12:10 to Sun 30 Aug, 11:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Ndlovu Youth Choir makes its EdFringe debut with a high-energy spectacle that blends African music, choreography and global hits into a vibrant, unforgettable experience. Hailing from rural Limpopo, South Africa, the choir has become an international phenomenon, captivating audiences with its distinctive sound and electrifying stage presence, and reaching global audiences as finalists on America's Got Talent. The programme features reimagined classics and powerful African repertoire, brought to life through precision, movement and dynamic staging. With sold-out performances home and abroad, this is a bold, joyful celebration of unity, culture and youth. * (Scotsman) * (EdFest Magazine).
Details
- Venue: Assembly Hall
- Space: Main Hall
- Genre: MUSIC, Family-friendly, Vocal
- Country: SOUTH AFRICA
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 840 seats (Main Hall) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 25, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Accessible toilet, Hearing loop
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There are 48 steps from the main entrance however there is separate level access entrance via a rear door on Lawnmarket. This is adjacent to the Johnston Terrace junction, and is to the left of the Ensign Ewart which is at 521 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PE. Please ring doorbell for entry. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: 20+ 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 4 published reviews and 72 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.
The show is filled with emotion and joy, and they flit from pop music to classical without missing a beat. Make every effort to catch this show while you can, it’s my absolute pick of the Fringe so far and deserves way…
— One4Review (5 out of 5 stars)
The smiles of the performers are infectious and their vibrant energy is hopeful. They perform their own South African-inspired arrangements of various classics from Toto to Disney to Puccini with such talent and such…
— Ed Fest Mag (5 out of 5 stars)
Dressed in vibrant costumes, the brightness of which is only outshone by their smiles, the choir never stops moving.
— The Scotsman (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £11.00–£13.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £14.00–£16.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 12:10 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 11:00 — Already performed — £16.00–£18.00