I Love It Here
I Love It Here by Simon Amstell is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Bristo Square. It has 2 performances listed, running from Sat 8 Aug, 19:00 to Sun 9 Aug, 19:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
For two nights only. Following a sold out, five-week London residency, Simon Amstell brings the critically acclaimed I Love It Here to McEwan Hall. Funnier, truer and more healing than anything ever before or after. 'A scintillating confessional' (Times). 'Wonderfully funny' (Guardian).
Details
- Performer: Simon Amstell
- Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square
- Space: McEwan Hall
- Genre: COMEDY
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Ed Fringe Guide rating: Good
- Room size: about 1000 seats (McEwan Hall) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 6 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.
Not an audience participation sort of gig, It’s part confessional part comedic exorcism part personal analysis all wrapped up in the story.
— Scottish Field (4 out of 5 stars)
Simon Amstell is doing standup at Fringe. Yes, that Simon Amstell – off the telly! He does remind us that it’s been a while since he was on the telly, but the telly is the only place I only know him from, so my…
— Edinburgh Reviews (4 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sat 8 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £24.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £24.00