The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics is happening in August, with a five-day programme of over 30 events, in the home of Scottish politics at Holyrood. This event is delivered in partnership with Scotland’s Futures Forum.
The Festival of Politics is all about opening up the doors of the Scottish Parliament to welcome you, into your Parliament, to talk about some of the issues that matter and affect you. The 20th Festival will take place between Monday 19 August to Friday 23 August and promises informed debate and inspiring topics on a range of social, political, and environmental issues facing the world today.
With a varied programme which looks at both the future and the past, leading experts from the worlds of politics, the arts, business, the media, academia and the third sector will join for a deep dive into issues dominating the news agenda. Featuring topics such as: women in politics, the impact of artificial intelligence, sexism, and standards in public life.
There will also be a lively free programme of opera, choirs, music and exhibitions in the Festival Café Bar.
For more information about the events on offer, please visit the Festival of Politics website.
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