Stand Up For Freedom

Stand Up For Freedom is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, Bristo Square. It has 2 performances listed, running from Fri 21 Aug, 23:30 to Sat 22 Aug, 23:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Amnesty's legendary late-night comedy gig is back at the Edinburgh Fringe! If you've ever looked at the news and thought, 'this isn't normal', you're not alone. Join hosts Deborah Frances-White (Friday) and Nish Kumar (Saturday) with a stellar line-up of talent including Grace Campbell, Larry Dean, Rosie Jones, Emmanuel Sonubi, Abi Clarke and more, for a jam-packed weekend of comedy where every punchline has a purpose. Celebrating Amnesty International's 65th anniversary and a Fringe tradition spanning more than two decades, every ticket helps support the fight for human rights.

Details

  • Venue: Underbelly, Bristo Square
  • Space: Cowbarn
  • Genre: COMEDY
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 90 minutes
  • Room size: about 300 seats (Cowbarn) — 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: Accessible entry: There is ramp access to the front door. Then level access to front row seats. There are 14 steps if not taking the accessible entrance. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp, Level Access Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Fri 21 Aug, 23:30 — Already performed — £12.00
  • Sat 22 Aug, 23:30 — Already performed — £12.00

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