Edinburgh TV Festival to Move to Manchester After Five Decades
By
K.J. Yossman
Summary
After 50 years in Edinburgh, the Edinburgh TV Festival is relocating to Manchester starting next year. The board of directors made the decision following a consultation and bidding process that began in 2025. The move is driven by concerns over accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, as the festival's late-August timing coincided with the Edinburgh Fringe, causing expensive and difficult travel and accommodation.
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VarietyEdinburgh TV Festival to Move to Manchester After Five Decadesvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe decision was taken by the festival's board of directors, who have been overseeing an extensive consultation and bidding process since 2025.
The TV festival, which takes place at the end of August, usually coincides with the famed Edinburgh Fringe performing arts festival, making travel and accommodation difficult and expensive.
The TV festival cite 'accessibility, affordability and sustainability' as well as 'rising costs' as being the primary reasons
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