Registered Charity
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Who we are
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is a charity which has been bringing outstanding writers and thinkers from around the world together with curious audiences for over forty years. We celebrate the power of words, examine pressing issues, shift perspectives, and create joyful experiences for those of all ages. Our programme sparks essential conversations about the world around us, our place in it, and how we can improve it, together. Making these discussions accessible to anyone is at the heart of everything we do.
Each August we present 600 events for children and families, young adults, and adults, as well as delivering year-round community activities. Our event formats include conversations, workshops, performances, storytelling sessions, exhibitions, and podcast recordings, and also extend to shared meals, book clubs, wine tastings, and crafting sessions.
Here, a book is a beginning – of a conversation, of a better understanding, of a debate, of a memory. What happens next is up to you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is an equal opportunities employer and a Real Living Wage employer. Our work is framed by a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The Book Festival is a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We actively encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
