Sponsorship
Connect with the world’s greatest writers – and audiences
Edinburgh International Book Festival is more than a literary event, it is a global ideas forum that connects brands with intelligence, influence and impact.
As a Sponsor, you'll benefit from exclusive promotional opportunities and access our enthusiastic local and global audience.
Your philanthropic support will boost the Book Festival’s work as a registered charity, all while aligning with your organisation’s values and stewardship goals.
We know that each Sponsor has their own specific priorities and needs, so our approach to each organisation is tailored make sure that your Sponsorship package works perfectly for you.
What do you access by sponsoring us?
Your support unlocks a range of benefits across the Book Festival.
You could secure branding opportunities like venue naming rights, logo accreditation and online marketing. Plus, enjoy our unmatched hospitality offerings, access sought-after tickets, benefit from bookshop perks, and receive invitations to exclusive events with networking opportunities.
What are the sponsorship opportunities?
There’s a library of possibilities to boost your organisation’s visibility across our Festival.
If you want to make a tangible social impact, why not support our community and education work? Or you could associate with the world’s greatest thinkers by sponsoring a key Author Event. Perhaps you’d like to support one of our world-class venues, or satisfy our authors’ and audiences’ appetites with bar and hospitality sponsorship.
We also welcome discussions about bespoke in-kind opportunities.
Case Study: National Book Tokens
Sustaining a four-decade commitment to culture and community
For over 40 years, National Book Tokens has proudly supported the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
At the heart of this partnership is a shared belief in the power of books to connect people and support a lifelong love of reading.
National Book Tokens is the UK’s largest gifting brand for books, helping readers discover new authors and supporting bookshops nationwide. With a mission rooted in celebrating reading and encouraging lifelong engagement with books, National Book Tokens has been a beloved part of the UK literary landscape for more than 90 years.
National Book Tokens has supported the Festival through:
- Core sponsorship - helping fund artistic programming and broaden audience access, and contribute directly to the Festival’s essential running costs. This flexible support is vital in enabling the Festival to operate at scale while maintaining the quality and ambition of the programme.
- Audience engagement campaigns - including National Book Tokens promotions, giveaways, and literary content that invite readers to engage with the Festival.
- Facilitation of book gifting competitions - bringing Festival experiences to those who might not otherwise attend.
Looking ahead, our partnership will continue to celebrate reading and nurture emerging talent, ensuring literature remains central to cultural life in Scotland and beyond.
“Our long-standing relationship with the Edinburgh International Book Festival has helped embed the joy of reading across generations. Supporting this extraordinary cultural event aligns perfectly with our mission to bring readers and books together, and to celebrate reading for pleasure for all.”
Want to find out more?
For more information, please email Grace Monaghan, Sponsorship & Partnerships Officer, at sponsorship@edbookfest.co.uk.
Please note that the benefits included in your sponsorship package will depend on the fee and type of sponsorship.
