Comedy may be the first thing that comes to people's minds when they think about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but there are a wide range of cultural experiences available, from poetry to dance.
And in recent years, politics has made up a significant part of the spoken world section of the programme, with The Stand and The Pleasance in particular attracting interviews with some of the most powerful people in Britain.
Here are 11 to watch out for this year - from Jeremy Corbyn to Nicola Sturgeon. They can all be booked here.
9. Penny Mordaunt
Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt created a stir when her role in the coronation of King Charles saw her wield a sword. That might be one of the topics that will be covered during her interview with Iain Dale at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre at 1pm on August 6. | Getty Images
10. Kate Forbes
Former Finance Secretary and SNP MSP Kate Forbes lost out to Humza Yousaf in the race to be become First Minister of Scotland earlier this year. She be chatting about that and other subjects with Iain Dale and former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at the Stand's New Town Theatre at 4pm on August 11. | Getty Images
11. Ian Blackford
Appearing on Iain Dale and Jacqui Smith's 'For the Many' podcast, former House of Commons SNP Leader Ian Blackford will be at the Fringe at 4pm on August 13 at the Stand's New Town Theatre. | Getty Images