Accessible events

We offer a range of accessible performances, from learning disability friendly events to captioned and British Sign Language supported. We work with experienced BSL interpreters and live captioners to offer a selection of signed and captioned events for both adults and children. If you would like to request a BSL interpreter for an event not listed below, please contact the Box Office. Full details of our BSL On Request service can be found on our Access page.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival takes place from 15-30 August 2026. The programme will be available in June 2026. Sign up for our ebulletins or follow us on social media to hear announcements and updates.

In the meantime, you can enjoy watching nearly 150 events from the 2025 Festival on our website