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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Matches Ticket Sales Amid Challenges
8/26/2025
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- The 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe sold over 2.6 million tickets for 3,893 shows, matching last year's sales despite competition and weather issues.
- Challenges included rising accommodation costs and a reduced average audience size per show compared to pre-pandemic figures.
- Chief executive Tony Lankester highlighted the necessity for government support as the festival nears its 80th anniversary in 2027.
