About us
We are Edinburgh International Book Festival: the world-leading festival of words, literature, and ideas.
Every August we present the largest public celebration of the written word in the world, bringing together over 500 events with the most exciting writers and thinkers on the planet to ignite imaginations, foster human connection, and challenge the status quo.
We hope you can join us, whether in person or online.
Communities Programme participants celebrate success of 2024
Friday 13 December
Celebrating the 2024 Book Festival
Monday 26 August
Support us
With your support the Edinburgh International Book Festival can continue to be a uniquely vibrant and inspiring gathering of readers and writers.
You can also help us by:
- Box Office:
- boxoffice@edbookfest.co.uk
- Administration:
- admin@edbookfest.co.uk or +44 (0)131 718 5666
© The Edinburgh International Book Festival Ltd 2025. The Edinburgh International Book Festival has its registered office at 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN and is a company limited by guarantee (no SC 79939) with charitable status (SC 010120).