Musicians, acrobats, clowns and other performers have turned the streets of Edinburgh into their stage, entertaining revelers during the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe. /VCG Photo

Known as the world’s largest arts festival, the annual extravaganza attracts thousands of creative minds putting on crowd-pleasing shows. /VCG Photo

Created in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, the event takes place every August and lasts three weeks. This year, it is being held from August 3 through 27. /VCG Photo

Last year, over 53,232 performances covering comedy, opera, circus, dance and children’s show took place in 300 venues across the city. /VCG Photo