Books events in Edinburgh

Dear Library

To mark our 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, 'Dear Library'.

Italian Stories Illustration Exhibition

Join the Italian Institute of Culture for their Italian Stories Illustration Exhibition which explores the central role of illustration in contemporary Italian narrative fiction!

Palace Page Turners

Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse... the Palace Page Turners sessions explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!

The Costume House: The Inside Story of Cosprop

Join Keith Lodwick on Saturday 14th March at Dovecot Studios to celebrate the publication of his book The Costume House, a behind-the-seams look at Cosprop, one of the world's renowned costume houses!

Talk and Book Signing with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva

Join Scottish Storytelling Centre on Monday 16th March for a talk and book signing with Alhierd Bacharevič and Julia Cimafiejeva, who will discuss the use of Belarusian language as defiance!

Dungeon Crawler Carl

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the EICC on Friday 20th March!

The Muckle Flugga Paperback Launch

Experience a stellar night of music and poetry as Edinburgh Makar Michael Pedersen launches his acclaimed novel Muckle Flugga with special guests under the Planetarium's dazzling stars!

An Evening With Alexander Hacke

Alexander Hacke, the long-time member of Einstürzende Neubauten, is heading to the UK for a series of intimate events including a night at The Voodoo Rooms on Tuesday 7th April.

Rocks Uncovered: A Geological Walk with Vojta Hybl

Join nature illustrator, author and educator Vojta Hybl for a hands-on exploration of Edinburgh's local geological landscape!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Hamza Yassin’s Adventures in Nature

Hamza Yassin, everyone's favourite wildlife cameraman, returns to the Edinburgh Science Festival to share stories from his adventures!

Refashioning Bill Gibb

Join Dr Shane Strachan and Christine Rew at Dovecot Studios for a special talk and book launch celebrating the life and legacy of pioneering British fashion designer Bill Gibb!

Jon King In Conversation With Phil Jupitus

Renegade Communications are delighted to host Jon King (Gang of Four) in conversation with Phil Jupitus in The Speakeasy at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 24th April!

John Robins - ‘Thirst’ In Conversation

Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety.

An Evening With Patrick Radden Keefe

Join The Portobello Bookshop team at Church Hill Theatre as they welcome Patrick Radden Keefe where he will be discussing his new book, London Falling!

An Evening With Douglas Stuart

The Portobello Bookshop team are absolutely thrilled to announce that they will be hosting the launch of Douglas Stuart's new novel, John of John, at Assembly Rooms on Saturday 16th May!

Claude Simon, The Inexhaustible Chaos Of The World

Come to the Institut Francais d Ecosse on Thursday 21st May for a special screening of Alain Fleischer's documentary 'Claude Simon, the Inexhaustible Chaos of the World'!

An Evening with David Sedaris

David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!

Fringe By The Sea

Fringe by the Sea is a vibrant ten-day fringe festival with a big heart, harnessing the joy of connection and creativity in the small Scottish seaside town of North Berwick!

Edinburgh International Book Festival

The 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival returns from Saturday 15th to Sunday 30th August with the Theme 'Repair'.

Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

In this brand-new live show Jon Ronson, bestselling author of The Psychopath Test, brings us on a perilous journey with his new book!

Jay Rayner: Nights Out in the Kitchen

Join wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.

Miriam’s Full English LIVE

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the Edinburgh Playhouse for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

Excelsior Events returns to the Kingdom Shopping Centre on Sunday 29th March with their RetroVerse Retro Gaming & Card Market... a new event for 2026!

Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Kirkcaldy, assemble... BGCP are taking over Mercat Shopping Centre on Saturday 21st March, transforming it into a vibrant playground for geeks, gamers, and families!

Don't miss an evening of unforgettable stories from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's iconic musicians, with a career spanning six decades, at The Pavilion Theatre!

Book lovers are in for a gripping start to the weekend as Bookface welcomes Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister to Glaschu on Saturday 25th April!

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the King's Theatre Glasgow for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

East Kilbride Comic Con is back, with more traders, props and all of your favourite heroes and villains, for two full days at The Hub, EK on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March!

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

Renowned Scottish crime writers, a former first minister, a record-breaking explorer and one of the nation's most famous newsreaders will all star at this year's Paisley Book Festival!

Lochwinnoch Arts Festival are delighted to welcome Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson Nimmo to the McKillop Institute to discuss their new book, Jules and Greg's Wild Swim!

Being held at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 28th March, The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses!

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.