Bongo’s Bingo Set to Shake Up Edinburgh Fringe

Bongo’s Bingo Set to Shake Up Edinburgh Fringe

If you have seen any of our Dabbing Out series on WhichBingo about the alternative bingo scene you will know the name Bongo’s Bingo as one of the biggest and best.

The shows have proven popular globally, but the Edinburgh Fringe is special  for so many reasons and this year Bongo’s Bingo gets to take its show there.

See Bongo’s Bingo at the Fringe

There will be five very special Bongo’s Bingo shows and you can catch them at the Edinburgh O2 academy. The first show will be on the evening of 5th August, then 12th and 19th for matinee and evening shows.

These shows are running with a ‘Night At The Movies’ theme, and customers are encouraged to go all out and dress up as their favourite movie stars or characters – the more outrageous the better. The show will be punctuated with music from all the best film soundtracks.

What is Bongo’s Bingo?

The definition of the shows is laid out as the ‘original bingo rave phenomenon’. It brings this to live by running a traditional 90 ball bingo game within a loud club setting, with lots of booze, dancing and great music. The prizes are out of the ordinary, but then so is the whole event.

You won’t find a bingo event like this at your local bingo hall and to say it brings bingo into the 21st century is an understatement.

Jonny Bongo, Bongo’s co-founder, commented: “There’s no bigger festival on Earth than The Fringe which takes over the city in the most spectacular of ways, and we’re proud to have these dates in Edinburgh during this time. Two are our Night At The Movies themed parties which will be extra special.” To book tickets visit the Bongo’s Bingo website

Other Latest Industry News

23. Apr 2026 13:47
Dancing robots, drag queens, Aussie bogans, and more – the UK’s best party bingo events are a night out like you’ve never had before. And you can pick your absolute favourite by voting in the WhichBingo Awards 2026 Pre-Show categories. There are only a few days left but you can have your say on the UK’s Best Party Bingo Event. It’s an incredibly stacked batch of nominees: Dabbers Bingo The…
by
Charles Shakespeare
Charlie Shakespeare
Time to read 3min
Read this news
15. Apr 2026 10:19
You, the public have spoken. Over 480,000 votes cast across the main categories… and now it’s our turn. While the player vote decides the 12 winners in the Main categories, like Best Bingo Site and Best Slot Game, plus the 5 Pre-Show categories like Best Bingo Caller, there are a handful of categories at the WhichBingo Awards 2026 that an expert judging panel decides. These are the 4 Editors’ Choice…
by
Esther Barnett Rubin
Esther Rubin
Time to read 3min
Read this news
30. Mar 2026 12:16
What do a TikTok star, Love Island winner, comedian, and a rapper who has performed at the Royal Albert Hall – all have in common? Well, in 2025/26 they all brought the public spotlight to our favourite pastime; bingo! So we are giving you the chance to recognise their efforts by voting for the UK’s Best Bingo Personality in the WhichBingo Awards Pre Show (voting opens on April 7). Here are…
by
Nic McBride - WhichBingo Senior Editor
Nic McBride
Time to read 4min
Read this news
26. Mar 2026 13:18
Bingo callers are the voices, the energy, and the personalities that keep players coming back night after night. They are the ones who brings bingo to life and make it what it is. And from April 7 it’s your chance to vote for the UK’s Best Bingo Caller in the WhichBingo Awards Pre-Show. Here are the nominees for Best Bingo Caller: 2026 (in no particular order): The nominees for Best Bingo…
by
Nic McBride - WhichBingo Senior Editor
Nic McBride
Time to read 3min
Read this news
Spinner
Anita Heffernan Whichbingo Author
Anita Heffernan
Author & Former Editor
The Bingo Queen is a fun name earned from colleagues through Anita Heffernan's exceptional knowledge and commitment to the online bingo world. With over 20 years of experience as both a player and an expert in the industry, Anita has built a reputation as a trusted authority on all things bingo.

Reader comments

Share your experience
Share your experience