Test your Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror knowledge in our Cymera quiz.

Teams of up to five people can take part.

Entry is free.

Venue: The Pleasance Bar

Find out more about ACCESS to our events here, and for information about TICKETS, click here.

Any other questions? Check out our FAQ.

Come along to the inaugural Cymera Charity Auction, which is raising funds for both Cymera's ongoing running costs and the Scottish Book Trust's New Writers Award.

Make sure you also check out the silent auction at the Box Office, which is open from 4pm on Friday 31st May until 3pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024.

About the event

Running time: approx. 90 minutes

Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar

Find out more about ACCESS to our events here, and for information about TICKETS, click here.

Any other questions? Check out our FAQ.

Join podcasters Marco Rinaldi and Tariq Ashkanani for a live recording of their writing podcast, Page One – with a special guest yet to be revealed.

On Page One - The Writer’s Podcast, Marco and Tariq talk to writers of all kinds, from bestselling authors to screenwriters to comic writers to learn about how they go about creating their stories.

Don't miss a deep dive into each guest’s writing history, including how they broke into the industry, their writing process and an exploration of their work. There might even be a sneak peek of upcoming projects!

The #Cymera2024 guest has not been revealed yet, so watch this space.

Venue: Lomond Room

Free but ticketed.

This event is in person.

Do you have a fresh piece of writing ready for the world to see? Then we want your reading! Poetry, a bit of a novel or short fiction, we love it all!

Readings should be no longer than five minutes

There will be two in-person open mic session over the festival weekend.

The Open Mic will take place in the Pleasance Bar at the following times

• Saturday 1st June 3pm to 3:30pm

• Sunday 2nd June 1:30pm to 2pm

To join us in person, please apply here

Submission deadline is Sunday 19th May 2024.

Venue: Pleasance Bar

Free, no ticket needed.

Do you have a fresh piece of writing ready for the world to see? Then we want your reading! Poetry, a bit of a novel or short fiction, we love it all!

There will be two in-person open mic session over the festival weekend.

Readings should be no longer than five minutes

The Open Mic will take place in the Pleasance Bar at the following times

• Saturday 1st June 3pm to 3:30pm

• Sunday 2nd June 1:30pm to 2pm

To join us in person, please apply here

Submission deadline is Sunday 19th May 2024.

Venue: Pleasance Bar

Free, no ticket needed.