Youth Edition
Youth Edition by The Spongebob Musical is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Edinburgh Academy. It has 12 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 12:15 to Sun 16 Aug, 12:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
This high-energy, family-friendly musical brings Bikini Bottom to life with dazzling costumes, unforgettable songs and a heartwarming story about friendship and courage. Bursting with colour, comedy and pure undersea joy, it’s the perfect Fringe treat for all ages. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering SpongeBob for the first time, this splash-hit show will leave you smiling all the way up the Royal Mile. Book now and ride the wave! ‘The company you can trust to do things well’ (ThreeWeeks).
Details
- Performer: The Spongebob Musical
- Venue: The Edinburgh Academy
- Space: Magnusson Theatre
- Genre: OPERA, Musical theatre
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 150 seats (Magnusson Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 12, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access from Side Entrance Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: 2 - 5 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 1 published review and 12 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.
Captivate Theatre’s production of The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition at The Edinburgh Academy is a vibrant show about friendship and community when confronted with impending volcanic doom. 3 stars
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 5 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Thu 6 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 12:15 — Already performed — £17.00