¡Ay! Papi is the award-winning solo stand-up comedy show from New York comedian Jilberto Soto, performing at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

📍 Just the Tonic at The Caves (Just Up the Stairs)
🗓️ August 20–30, 2026
🕝 2:25pm daily
🎟️ 60 minutes

After spending years trying to build a relationship with his father, Jilberto thought his wedding might finally be the moment they connected. Instead, his father never showed up. That experience became the starting point for a comedy about the people who step in when family falls short, and what it really means to become a father yourself.

Blending sharp stand-up, heartfelt storytelling, and a playful Spanish-language telenovela woven throughout, ¡Ay! Papi explores fathers, family, masculinity, chosen family, and growing up as a gay, first-generation Mexican American.

Funny, personal, and ultimately hopeful, ¡Ay! Papi is a comedy for anyone who has ever questioned what makes a family. Whether you've had a complicated relationship with a parent or simply love great storytelling, this is a show that will leave you laughing, reflecting, and calling someone you love.