Edinburgh festival fringe
The Oxford Gargoyles have delighted Fringe audiences for over 15 years.
The past few years have brought rave reviews, with a number of five-star reviews confirming the Gargoyles as a staple of the Edinburgh a cappella scene. With their unbeatable musicality, slick choreography and infectious fun, they promise to leave you wanting more.
You can read the Gargoyles’ 2023 Fringe Review here!
After not making it to the Fringe in 2025, we’ve two years of exciting numbers bubbling inside of us. Join us to see an explosion of jazz harmony this 2026.
Support
We need help from people like you to keep the tradition going. If you’d like to support our efforts towards getting to The Fringe this year, please think about becoming a friend of the Gargoyles. Not only would you have access to our rewards programme, but you will be helping us spread some Gargoyles magic!
What people say
“A flawless vocal performance.”
“Charm personified.”
“The stand-out a cappella group of the Fringe. ★★★★★”
“From the offset the jazz influence of the groups style is on show, with a medley of ragtime classics, some even mashed up with contemporary hits, and the audience is treated to an exploration of what is quickly becoming a forgotten genre.”
“From the opening number, the group’s contagious energy spreads through the audience as they perform pitch-perfect songs.”
“The Oxford Gargoyles sing with polish, perfectly in sync and in tune, presenting the very best in jazz harmonies and song interpretation.
The goal is to present the very best in jazz harmonies and song interpretation. And they hit the mark on every piece of music.
They are simply terrifically talented and dedicated performers with great instincts and excellent musicianship.”