The month of the summer festival is officially here! Although we might not be able to rely on sunny days we can be sure that August is jam packed with arts fests and activities to suit the oddest of tastes, the question is how to fit them all in? Do not fear Arts Hub have got it covered in this hand picked line up of Britain’s best fests.
One for the Literature lovers
Edinburgh International Book Festival
9 – 25 August
The Edinburgh International Book Festival (www.edbookfest.co.uk) proves it’s not only theatre and comedy worth celebrating in Edinburgh this summer. In it’s 25th anniversary year, with a record 800 authors participating, the festival boasts an even bigger line up of events including Hanif Kureshi, Steven Berkoff, Blur’s Alex James, Tariq Ali, Tony Parsons, Anne Enright, James Kelman, Raja Shehadeh, Will Self and Alexander Mcall Smith to name but a few. There are also special topics featured throughout the festival such as Focus on China, East and West and also a War and Terror series. Who needs the sun, sea and sand to enjoy a relaxing summer read when you can be inspired by all your favourite authors at the world’s largest public celebration of literature.
