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Edinburgh International Book Festival

2025 Festival:
9-24 August
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2025 Festival:
9-24 August
Home Visiting Families
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.
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