Battle of Ideas festival 2024

Academy of Ideas

Britain's best festival of ideas returns to London. Free speech allowed!

Church House, Westminster

PLEASE NOTE THAT WEEKEND AND SATURDAY TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT.The Battle of Ideas festival has been running since 2005. Debates cover an enormous range of issues in politics, economics, science and culture. The festival weekend is serious, fun, inspiring and much more.The festival weekend is serious, fun, inspiring and much more. But don’t take it from us – what makes it unique is that it is not simply about listening to academics and commentators telling you what they think. For us, the audience IS the festival, and we actively encourage you to have your say, to challenge other people’s ideas and be challenged yourself.If you’re sick of shouting at the telly, and a weekend of civil but passionate debate in-the-flesh sounds up your street, don’t hesitate: grab your ticket. Let Battle commence.

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