Going to the festival
Tickets and programme
Festival dates, venues, line-ups and ticket releases change each year. Use the official links below for current availability and booking details.
Scotland literary festival
Aye Write
Glasgow's book festival, presenting writers, poets, thinkers, historians, political voices and family events.
Glasgow, ScotlandSpring
What it is about
Glasgow's book festival, presenting writers, poets, thinkers, historians, political voices and family events.
Organisers
Glasgow Life
Attendance notes
Important Scottish urban literature festival.
Check the official site for current dates, accessibility, venue maps, ticket rules, waiting lists and livestream options.
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