Edinburgh Fringe

Edinburgh Fringe comedy awards

Comedians can win various awards at the Edinburgh Festival.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards

Established in 1981 as the Perrier Awards, this is the biggest prize a comedian can win at the Edinburgh Festival. The results will be announced on Saturday 23rd August 2025.

(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards

For a period of time in 2023 it looked like the main awards might not be going ahead, so these alternative prizes were created. They continue to run in 2025.

The Malcolm Hardee Awards

The Malcolm Hardee Awards aim to celebrate and promote the spirit of madcap, anything-goes comedy anarchy at the festival.

Comedians' Choice Awards

The Comedians' Choice Awards are the only Edinburgh Fringe prizes determined solely by performers. All comedy shows performing at each year's Fringe are invited to vote on who the three prizes should go to. Every person and show is eligible.

Comedy Poster Awards

These awards recognise the best comedy artwork and poster design on show at the Edinburgh Festival.

So You Think You're Funny?

The Gilded Balloon's long-running competition for new acts. Maisie Adam, Aisling Bea, Ivo Graham, Tom Allen, Peter Kay and Lee Mack are amongst the previous winners.

NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy

Literally the biggest trophy at the festival (it is a blow-up one). The winner is determined via a vote conducted by streaming platform NextUp.

Dave's Joke Of The Fringe

An award for the best one-liner contained within a comedy show at the festival.