Information

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Pricing

The full price is indicated under each event title. The concession ticket price is shown next to the full price.

Concessions are available to children aged 5 to 16, people aged 60 and over, students, unemployed people and disabled people. All events listed in the Festival Youth Café and Festival Café Bar are FREE.

A carer accompanying a disabled person is admitted free of charge.

The Festival Combo discount logo indicates where a discount is available for a combination of two panels or panel and film screening.

Ticketing information

Tickets for all events can be booked online.

Advance booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

An email confirmation will be sent to you when you book. Please bring this confirmation with you.

Online tickets will be taken off sale two hours before each event.

A limited number of tickets are available to be booked in person at the Scottish Parliament.

Unallocated tickets may be available on the day of the event from the Festival Desk in the Festival Café Bar.

Due to capacity a limited number of tickets are available for film screenings.

Festival opening hours

Friday 14 August 16:00 - 18:00

Saturday 15 August 09:30 - 18:30 (last entry 18:00)

Sunday 16 August 10:00 - 18:30 (last entry 18:00)

(Except audience attending film screenings)

Please arrive at the Parliament at least 30 minutes before the advertised start time to allow time for security clearance and to enjoy FREE entertainment in our Festival Café Bar on Saturday and Sunday.

Other Information

Information is correct at time of going to print but we reserve the right to change or cancel any event. We cannot offer refunds or exchanges unless an event is cancelled.

We may webcast or broadcast Festival of Politics events. This may include footage of the audience or other members of the public. There may also be still or video photography taking place in and around the Scottish Parliament building.

Views expressed during the Festival of Politics are not necessarily those of the Scottish Parliament or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.