Edinburgh International Book Festival 2027

The Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) is a book festival that takes place during two weeks of each August in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. Described as "the largest festival of its kind in the world", the festival hosts a series of cultural and political talks and debates, along with a well-established children's events programme. It overlaps the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as some of the other events that comprise the Edinburgh Festival.

Language

English

Genres

general lit

Format

in-person

Founded

1983

Next edition

Aug 2027 (**expected** / TBC)

Author participation

Prestigious literary programming; exact 2027 dates not yet confirmed on official city listings; Deadline: Watch edinburghfestivalcity.com

Tickets

Both fringe festivals provided free events and were seen as a less formal alternatives to the main festival

Attendance published by the festival

225000

Audience

It is a large (225,000 visitors in 2015) and growing international event, central to Edinburgh's acclaimed August arts celebrations.

Age policy

Described as "the largest festival of its kind in the world", the festival hosts a series of cultural and political talks and debates, along with a well-established children's events programme.

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: general lit

Programme

Described as "the largest festival of its kind in the world", the festival hosts a series of cultural and political talks and debates, along with a well-established children's events programme.

Past editions

1983, 1997, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Festival site