24 August 2026, 13:45 – 14:45, Spiegeltent at Edinburgh International Book Festival, book here

What is ‘sanctuary’? Is it a sacred place where travellers and refugees might find safety and solace? Or is it a homeland to be shuttered and defended against incomers from the outside world? Exploring the concept throughout history and myth in her book Sanctuary, prolific critic, cultural historian, and Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Marina Warner joins us today to ask profound and urgent questions about the right to safety, home, freedom of movement, and peace. Chaired by Charlotte Higgins.

30 August 2026, Greenbelt Festival: Refugee Tales (panel event), 1pm, Boughton House –  see their full lineup and tickets here.

14 November 2026, Creative Folkestone Book Festival 2026, 6-7pm

‘From Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 November 2026, Folkestone will once again become a town alive with storytelling.’ Have a look at the full programme here and book to attend here