The Borders Book Festival Box Office is open!
Posted on 28 April 2025
An exciting star-studded line up has just been announced for this year’s Borders Book Festival.
The much loved four-day literary event will once again host more than 100 events in Harmony Garden, Melrose from 12-15 June.
With the latest fiction, current affairs, history, and politics, along with personalities from sport, music and entertainment, there is something for every age and interest.
The family-friendly site is free for all to explore, where you can enjoy local artisan food and drink, browse the bookshop and marketplace, and be entertained by local artists and musicians, all in the beautiful surroundings of Harmony Garden.
This year’s sparkling festival line-up includes Michael Palin, Alison Steadman, Si King, Stacey Dooley, Ian Rankin, Tanni Grey-Thompson and Sammi Kinghorn, Andrew O’Hagan, Gordon Buchanan, Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, Gavin Esler, Kirsty Wark, Sally Magnusson and many, many more.
Go online now to get your tickets for one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the calendar.
For meals at Burts and Townhouse during Borders Book Festival it is essential to book your table in advance. Evening meals start at 5.30pm Friday and Saturday at both hotels during the Borders Book Festival weekend.
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