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Edinburgh International Book Festival

2025 Festival:
9-24 August
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2025 Festival:
9-24 August
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Programme Themes

Our programme themes lead audiences on a journey of discovery through fact, fiction, poetry, personal stories and world affairs.

Brainwaves Brainwaves
Brilliant Fiction Brilliant Fiction
Fascinating Non Fiction Fascinating Non Fiction
Good Information Good Information
How to Live a Meaningful Life How to Live a Meaningful Life
New World Orders New World Orders
Poetry, Music & Performance Poetry, Music & Performance
Repair Repair
Special Editions Special Editions
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