For acts at the Edinburgh Fringe

The shortlists have been announced for The Comedians’ Choice Awards 2026, as voted by comedians performing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

Shortlisted for best show are 

‘Be Good!’ with Paulette
Dan Tiernan: Quartz and All
Elf Lyons is The Woman on the Edge
Kate Dolan: Trout
Lady Bolognese: Class War
Lara Ricote: Inkling
Sid Singh: Love Bombing
Tom Short: I Get ChatGPT To Write My Edinburgh Show
Underground Monk Show

And the performers shortlisted for best newcomer are:

Ben McCarthy
Ethan & Gigi
Evaldas Karosas
Lady Bolognese
Lawrence Dodd
Madeleine Brettingham
Marty Gleeson
Paul Hilleard
Sam Eley
Sapphire McIntosh
Zoe Wohlfeld

Voting remains open until 11:59pm on Tuesday here.  Winners will be announced at 4.30pm on Wednesday.

Published: 24 Aug 2026