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Dundee Book Festival

The Dundee Book Festival, 19th - 21st June 2026, is a celebration of Scotland's writers, storytellers and people. Come and join in the the events, listen to the authors, and celebrate books.

Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen

A striking new exhibition that celebrates the creative power and global influence of costume designers who hail from or were inspired by Dundee.

A Poet in Every Port

We are delighted to welcome A Poet in Every Port with the Mobile National Poetry Library to Dundee as part of Dundee Book Festival 2026. Visit dundeebookfestival.com for the full programme

Soundbase Summer Slam

The Soundbase Summer Slam offer young people aged 12-18 yrs the opportunity to work with a team of professional musicians and learn new skills.

History In Our Bones

Uncovering Stories of Disability Through Time.

Border Crossings: Ten Modern Scottish Masters

This exhibition at The McManus in Dundee shines a light on ten pioneering modern Scottish artists whose bold visions and international acclaim have placed them among the greats of global art history.