BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2026

Various

17 August 2026 – 21 August 2026

Enjoy your favourite BBC radio shows in The Spielgeltent at Edinburgh Futures Institute, home of The Edinburgh International Book Festival.

From culture to comedy to current affairs and politics.

Join the audience to experience some of the best shows and biggest names appearing at the Edinburgh Festivals.

There are tickets remaining for some of our shows which will be released on a first come first served basis.

Don't miss out.

You can apply for a maximum of two tickets per show and should you be successful, you will receive tickets for a maximum of four shows.

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Last remaining tickets

Join us for a special recording of BBC Radio 4’s Bookclub from the Edinburgh festivals.

17 August 2026 Edinburgh

Random draw closed

Join Grant Stott for lively chat and an array of live music, theatre and comedy performances.

17 August 2026 - 18 August 2026 Edinburgh

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Radio 4’s Front Row celebrates performance, comedy and new writing for theatre at the Edinburgh Festivals.

18 August 2026 Edinburgh

Random draw closed

Join Clive Anderson for a party at the heart of the Edinburgh Festivals.

19 August 2026 - 21 August 2026 Edinburgh

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The People Have Spoken, but what will they say? A new topical comedy series has landed.

19 August 2026 Edinburgh

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A bumper live edition of the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.

20 August 2026 Edinburgh

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Join American writer Colson Whitehead to talk about his new book Cool Machine.

20 August 2026 Edinburgh

Random draw closed

Scotland’s topical comedy panel show returns to the Edinburgh Festivals.

20 August 2026 Edinburgh

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The very best music, big name guests and arts coverage with Arlene Stuart.

21 August 2026 Edinburgh