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2024 Programme To Be Revealed 4 June

2024 Programme To Be Revealed 4 June
Friday 16 February

We’re delighted to announce that the 2024 Edinburgh International Book Festival programme will be revealed on 4 June. Running from 10 to 25 August, this year sees the Book Festival begin a new chapter at its new home at Edinburgh Futures Institute…

Jenny Niven in The List ‘Hot 100’

Jenny Niven in The List ‘Hot 100’
Thursday 30 November

Edinburgh International Book Festival Director Jenny Niven was today announced as one of The List magazine’s ‘Hot 100’ Scottish cultural contributors at an event held at Drygate in Glasgow…

Citizen Winter Warmer: Bringing Warmth into the Heart of the Community

Citizen Winter Warmer: Bringing Warmth into the Heart of the Community
Thursday 9 November

We’re delighted to announce our third season of Citizen Winter Warmer events: a community celebration bringing together local voices and authors and artists from across Scotland…

Exclusive October Events Close 2023 Festival Season

Exclusive October Events Close 2023 Festival Season
Wednesday 6 September

It’s with great excitement that we announce two exclusive author events coming up this autumn to close the Book Festival 2023 season…

Announcing Jenny Niven as incoming Book Festival Director

Announcing Jenny Niven as incoming Book Festival Director
Tuesday 20 June

We are delighted to announce that Jenny Niven, a leading cultural producer and director who has worked with a range of influential literary festivals in Scotland and internationally, will replace Nick Barley as Book Festival Director…

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