The University at the Festival

Edinburgh is the world's festival city where people come together from across the globe to share their passion for arts, culture and ideas. The University is at the heart of an array of events, performances and spectacles to enjoy. Largest venue provider. Our connection to the Festival Fringe can be traced to the 1950s when some students opened a drop-in centre, which was used by many performers in need of cheap food and a bed for the night. The following year, the students set up in Old College a central box office and café for performers. Today, we offer space and venues for Fringe productions from all over the world. We are the largest venue provider for the Fringe.