Edinburgh International Book Festival includes over 500 events for adults and children. Authors, writers, campaigners and politicians from over 40 countries will be taking to stages to share stories, ideas and views.
The festival is a distinctive international showcase celebrating the written word, literature and ideas. Featuring leading and emerging international and British authors and thinkers, the extensive programme promises to include discussions, performances and interactive events, as well as the traditional interview-style conversations and readings. And the topics and issues are wide and varied – featuring social, ethical and political as well as literary and cultural.
A selection of events will have signed and captioned events for both adults and children. See Accessible events for full listings.
Events take place at Edinburgh Futures Institute. The main entrance is accessed from Middle Meadow Walk, 1 Porters Walk, by Quartermile, Middle Meadow Walk (just opposite the yoga studio). The building can also be accessed from 1 Lauriston Place. Lothian Buses services 12, 23, 27, 35, 45, 47 and 47B all stop on Lauriston Place in both directions.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival runs from 09 to 24 August 2025.
