TV Festival Relocates from Edinburgh to Manchester After 50 Years
Starting in 2027, the TV Festival, a significant event in the industry, will relocate from Edinburgh to Manchester, concluding its 50-year history in the Scottish city. Organizers pointed to issues related to accessibility, affordability, and sustainability as reasons for the change. After a thorough bidding process, the TV Foundation, which has overseen the festival since 1976, chose Manchester. The festival will take place in St John's, the latest creative hub in Manchester. The final edition in Edinburgh is scheduled for August 25-28, 2025. The relocation aims to lower costs for delegates and broaden the festival's audience. Jane Meagher, leader of the Edinburgh Council, expressed both disappointment and pride in the city's legacy.
Key facts
- The TV Festival is moving from Edinburgh to Manchester after 50 years.
- The move is driven by challenges around accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.
- The TV Foundation has run the event since 1976.
- Greater Manchester's vision combined creative ambition and future-facing energy.
- The festival will be held at St John's in Manchester's creative district from 2027.
- Edinburgh will host the final event on August 25-28, 2025.
- The festival features over 60 keynote speakers, debates, and masterclasses.
- Past participants include Graham Norton, Tina Fey, and Michael Sheen.
Entities
Artists
- Graham Norton
- Tina Fey
- Michael Sheen
Institutions
- The TV Festival
- The TV Foundation
- Edinburgh Council
- Manchester City Council
- The City of Edinburgh Council
- BBC
- Greater Manchester
Locations
- Edinburgh
- Manchester
- Greater Manchester
- St John's
- Scottish capital
- United Kingdom