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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. No other festival does what we do on our scale, and we look forward to welcoming you in August.

Frequently Asked questions


Yes, 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 workshops, 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 selection 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 pass you can transfer to the following year free of charge.

Donations directly support the TV Foundation’s activity throughout the year, helping us to run our Impact Programmes and support alumni. You can add a donation to your pass-purchase if you are joining us in Edinburgh, alternatively to make a donation separate to a registration please get in touch.

£25: You’re helping to keep The Network free to all

£50: You’re directly funding a travel bursary for someone on our impact programmes

£75: You’re directly funding accommodation for someone on our impact programmes

£100+: You’re helping fund a full bursary pass as part of our 50th edition celebration

Helping someone attend the Festival will give them the networks, insight and guidanceto make their career in TV possible and make the TV industry more vibrant and accessible to all.