WE’RE BACK
11-14 June 2026
HARMONY GARDEN • MELROSE
SCOTTISH BORDERS
Join us for four amazing days of talks, comedy, live music, food & drink, and much more.
You can buy tickets direct from the box office by clicking the BUY TICKETS button below or phone 0131 290 2112.
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Join us this June – tickets now on sale!
More than 100 events for all ages, plus festival bookshops, food and drink village… and entry to the festival site is FREE!
New for 2026 - watch online!
15 events – watch live, or on catch-up, until end of June
The Walter Scott Prize
for Historical Fiction
Honouring the achievements of the founding father of the historical novel, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world. This year’s winner will be announced live on stage at the festival on Thursday 11 June.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
12-14 June
Join us for a fun-filled weekend for all ages at The Family Book Festival supported by JJ’s Foundation!
For details on all events, download the 2026 programme.
Thank you to Tom Morgan-Jones for the use of the illustration.
Stay longer... start exploring
The first page of Scotland’s story starts right here in the South
Why not extend your stay and discover the places that forged a nation. History, culture, creativity and a varied landscape is ready and waiting for you to discover.
Visit our Explore page where you’ll find links to special offers from our accommodation partners and more info on how to enter our competition.
COMPETITION
Win the Perfect Book Lover’s Weekend Escape for two from 12-15 June 2026
Find out more and how to enter by visiting our Explore page
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JJ’s Foundation
