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The Festival of Politics 2026
Join the Festival of Politics at Holyrood for engaging discussions, lively debate and thought-provoking panels with expert speakers and inspiring voices debating the issues shaping Scotland, the UK and beyond.
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Location: Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh
Organisation: Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament’s acclaimed Festival of Politics is set to return to Holyrood on 27–28 August 2026, bringing together leading thinkers, politicians, academics, campaigners and public voices for two days of stimulating discussion, debate and inspiration.
The festival promises to tackle some of the most pressing political, social and environmental challenges facing Scotland, the UK and the wider world.
Hosted at the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh, this year’s programme features an impressive range of events designed to encourage public engagement with politics and current affairs. Organisers say the festival will provide a platform for open conversation on topics that affect everyday life, while offering audiences the opportunity to hear directly from expert speakers and influential commentators.
