The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA
The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, George Square. It has 25 performances listed, running from Thu 6 Aug, 18:00 to Mon 31 Aug, 18:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Step into the world of Japan’s legendary national sport as former pro wrestlers collide in powerful, high action matches right before your eyes! Presented entirely in English, get ready to learn the rules, rituals and techniques behind this incredible sport. This isn’t just a show. It’s sumo unleashed. Feel the energy as these titans collide in powerful, high action matches, brought to life with dramatic visuals and immersive sound. Think you have what it takes? You could get the chance to suit up and join the sumos in the ring! Authentic, action-packed and unforgettable!
Details
- Venue: Underbelly, George Square
- Space: Udderbelly
- Genre: CIRCUS, Physical theatre, International
- Country: JAPAN
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 410 seats (Udderbelly) — 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: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Access into the venue with a wheelchair can become restricted once the majority of the audience have been sat. Please turn up with ample time and make yourself know to FOH so you can be admitted first to ensure ease of access. There are up to 20 steps if not taking the accessible entrance. Wheelchair access type: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.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 7 published reviews and 17 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 Sumo Show Hirakuza is a show that blends ancient tradition and entertainment at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 4 Stars
This brilliant insight into Japanese wrestling at The Underbelly was full of thrills and spills as three retired sportsmen showed off their skills.The hour long show aims to educate and entertain and Toma, Matsu and…
It begins with a proclamation of the importance of sumo. Sumo is both an intensive physical sport and a moment of spiritual exaltation.
— The RECS
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Thu 6 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Fri 7 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £15.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 13 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Tue 25 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Wed 26 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Thu 27 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £20.00
- Mon 31 Aug, 18:00 — Already performed — £18.00