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The Edinburgh TV Festival is the home of independent debate in TV. Each year, we offer more than 60 keynotes, debates, and masterclasses, plus scores of networking opportunities. We draw a crowd of over 2,000 industry professionals from across the globe who join us to learn, connect, and have fun.

Our editorial independence means we don’t have to compromise on the content we deliver to our delegates. Our programmes are created with a focus on quality and relevance, and our sessions are famous for being provocative, informative, and entertaining.

2025 marks a landmark year for us as we stage the 50th MacTaggart Lecture, the centrepiece of the Festival. No other festival does what we do on our scale, and we look forward to welcoming you in August.

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Frequently Asked questions


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The Festival will take place again this year at The EICC in Edinburgh. You can find more information to help you organise your trip on our Plan Your Visit page.

The Festival will begin on Tuesday 19 August at 2pm, and run through to 2pm on Friday 22 August.

Your Festival pass gives you access to the full programme of events including all talks, sessions and networking events, and official Festival parties.

Festival delegates may also have priority access to TV Festival events throughout the year.

All pass types give you the same level of access, including subsidies, discounts and bursaries.

A number of key sessions will be made available on our YouTube channel after the Festival. The only way to guarantee access to all sessions in 2025 is to buy a pass.

If your circumstances change, you will be able to transfer your pass for 2025 to a colleague for £75 + VAT, or defer to the following year for £95 + VAT.

If you are eligible for a Freelancer or Indie pass you can transfer to the following year free of charge.

By making a donation you’re supporting the work of our Impact Unit, making our career programmes free and accessible to all and allowing us to expand into new areas that make the TV industry more inclusive and impactful.

We have a long legacy of programmes that have opened the door to thousands over the years, including The Network, All3Media’s New Writers Collective, Amplify x New Voice Awards; and support the rising stars taking the next leap in their careers with the Visionaries programme.

This year we also supported 100's of bursaries to make the Festival free to attend.

We also have initiatives focused on two impact areas: class and social equality; and climate storytelling.

Find out more about how your donation can support our charitable activities here https://www.thetvfestival.com/tv-foundation/