What to Expect Everything you need to know about visiting the Book Festival with children.
What’s On From punchy poetry, enthralling stories and tales of inspiration; to creative workshops, drop-in activities and interactive walking tours.
FAQs – Visiting with Kids Find the answers to many frequently asked questions to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
How to Book Find out how to book tickets to our digital and in-person events.
Picture Book Fun Explore picture book events bursting with fun and let your imagination take flight!
Get Creative From draw-alongs to song-writing workshops - explore your creative side in this series of hand-on events in our Baillie Gifford Children's Programme.
Fascinating Facts From marvellous medicine to miraculous minibeasts - have your mind blown by some fascinating facts this August!
Laugh Out Loud Get ready for some belly-laughs and join us for some seriously funny events this August!
For Little Ones We have heaps of fun events to get your little ones excited about songs, rhymes and stories this August – check out what’s on…
Magic, Myths and Adventure Leave your earthly troubles at the door and set sail for adventure in this series of magical events.
Our Wild World Explore the wonders of our natural world in this special series of events for families.
Move, Dance, Sing! Jump, dance, sing or shout and explore our series of interactive events encouraging you to take part in the fun.
Stories From Around the World Explore incredible stories from around the world in this year's Baillie Gifford Children's Programme.
Walking Tours Uncover the hidden stories of the city around you in our series of interactive tours. See event listings for start points.
Meet the Characters Head on down to the courtyard at the Edinburgh College of Art this August and meet some of your favourite picture book characters - all for FREE, just pop-in!
YA Voices Join us this August to hear from the creative talents behind this year's most talked about YA books and graphic novels.
Be Yourself Celebrate your individuality and identity this August, in this series of family events with messages of resilience, love and acceptance at their heart.
Family, Friendships & First Loves Discover stories that celebrate the joys and dramas of close relationships in this series all about the magical bonds that connect us.
Climate Change Champions Meet the inspirational authors - and characters - doing their bit to help the planet, and learn some tips on what you can do to help too.
Our Bookshops There’s a world of stories to discover in our Book Festival bookshops – browse online or visit our new Bookshop open during the Festival in August.
How to Find Us Plan your journey to the Edinburgh College of Art and find out about our new venue Central Hall.
Access Information Information for visitors with access requirements
Snacks & Treats Enjoy a tasty ice-cream from Di Rollo’s ice-cream trike or grab a delicious treat from the café.
Past Highlights Enjoy some of our favourite family festival moments from past Book Festivals in our image archive.