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The maddest midnight party of the Fringe returns. A wild concoction of dance music, twisted cabaret crooning and demented showmanship. TO&ST Award 2012 Nominee. Best Shows of the Free Fringe (Scotsman), **** * (Time Out).

London's top musical comedy night arrives in Edinburgh! Featuring the best musical comedians and the funniest musicians to be found at the Fringe. 'High powered, rare and entertaining. Don't go. You're not cool enough' (Rich Hall).

Spank! returns for an incredible 10th year with sexy hosts, awesome comedians and inevitable gratuitous nudity. You love it! ‘This is what the festival should be about’ (List). ‘Legendary party night … get down there right away!’ (Time Out).

From the esteemed roster of clubnights at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club, a choice selection of the best nights in town during August, with Confusion Is Sex, Four Corners, Messenger Sound System, Mumbo Jumbo, Soulsville. Open until 5:00am.

Edinburgh’s favourite blues / rock combo play Heat, Feat and much more. Line-up includes original Blues ’n’ Trouble members John Bruce (guitar), Sean Scott (drums). One night only. ‘A force to be reckoned with.'(Blues in Britain)

The alternative late-night Fringe experience. Comedy, circus, burlesque, bands, jazz and speciality acts from across the Fringe, followed by retro mix DJ. A chance to see some of the Festival's most exciting new artists. Late bar. www.cabaretnova.com

Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival's best musical mayhem.

Exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with undercurrents of ska, rock and Senegalese soul. Diverse international group of musicians, led by charismatic Senegalese singer Samba Sene. ‘Top quality world music’ ***** (EdinburghSpotlight.com).

The Blueswater is the 12-piece band behind award-winning show Blues!, and they will be performing a special late night gig at the Jazz Bar. Come along and get your mojo working. ***** (ThreeWeeks)

‘Consistently boasting the most interesting line-up's in the country’ (Times). The best acts from the Fringe come and muck about and make you laugh at midnight.