Showcasing creativity, celebrating diversity

Welcome to C ARTS, the home of international independent arts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and online throughout the year.

Our award-winning programme, featuring new writing, classic drama, musicals, opera, music, dance, comedy, cabaret, circus, children’s and family shows, visual and performance art, makes us one of the most vibrant and eclectic curated independent arts programmes in Edinburgh’s summer festivals and in the international digital sphere.

We work to support independent and emerging artists, foster inclusivity and diversity, and to keep our programme accessible and affordable to our audiences.

We promise you unique theatrical, visual, musical and artistic experiences: an international programme of our pick of the very best independent creative work.

Booking fees are lowest if you book for our shows at here CtheArts.com, or at one of our venues. You can receive waived booking fees and support our work by purchasing an iCmore membership here.

Winner of the Infallibles Award for Best Venue, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021
Winner of the LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award for Digital Arts Programme of the Year, 2022-23
Winner of the LiveWire Innovation and Excellence Award for Event Management Firm of the Year, 2023-24
Winner of the Prestige Performing Arts Programme of the Year, 2024-25
Winner of the Scottish Enterprise Awards Best Independent Arts Company of the Year, 2024-25