ACOTAR Midnight Launches: 30 events in Scotland where ACOTAR fans can celebrate the release of 'A Court of Splintered Harmony'

From midnight launch parties to emotional support groups, here are 30 events in Scotland which will celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony.

After a five-year break, the latest book in Sarah J. Maas’ bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series is almost here.

The sixth instalment in the hugely popular romantasy series, A Court of Splintered Harmony will be released on Tuesday, October 27, with book seven due to arrive in January 2027.

Maas has gripped readers with tales from the fae realm of Prythian since the first entry in the saga, A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), was released in 2015. Known for throwing her fans unexpected curveballs since day one, there is plenty to be excited about ahead of the new book’s imminent arrival - especially since it will introduce The Valkyrie Cycle, a new chapter in the tale.

Having sold more than 13 million copies, ACOTAR has a large and dedicated fanbase, including on BookTok. Many of these devoted fans have even formed connections in real life, from specific bookclubs and events, to faerie-themed balls and more.

For those who would like to experience that sense of community in person, there are a number of events taking place around Scotland to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, including midnight launch parties, early bookstore openings, craft nights and more.

When does the next ACOTAR book come out?

A Court of Splintered Harmony, book six of Sarah J. Maas’ ACOTAR series will be released on Tuesday, October 27.

This will quickly be followed by A Court of Forgotten Melody which is out on Tuesday, January 12 2027.

A Court of Splintered Harmony launch events in Scotland

For such a highly anticipated release, book stores all over Scotland will be keeping their doors open late to help fans get their hands on a copy of the book.

Various Waterstones locations - including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and beyond - will be opening up early, if they aren’t already hosting a midnight launch party. As well as those being offered by booksellers, there are various bookclubs hosting independent events in bars such as Bunker Bar in Glasgow and Revolution in Aberdeen on Monday, October 26 so fans can enjoy the release with friends.

There will also be special events run by independent bookshops up and down Scotland - including Waystone Books on the Isle of Skye.

A Court of Splintered Harmony Midnight Release Parties in Scotland

There are plenty of Scottish bookstores which will be opening their doors at unsociable hours to get copies of A Court of Splintered Harmony into the hands of fans as soon as possible.

From brief opening periods to full-scale parties, here is a (non-exhaustive) list of Scottish booksellers hosting midnight launch parties for the new ACOTAR book.

Edinburgh and the Lothians

Glasgow

St Andrews

Stirling

Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands

Perth and Kinross

Dundee

Stores opening early for ACOTAR launch in Scotland

If you’re not much of a night owl, a number of bookshops will be opening their doors early.

Glasgow

Aberdeen

Falkirk

Dollar

Livingston

Stirling

Other ACOTAR-themed events and bookclubs

Then there are various other events taking place around Scotland to celebrate the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony. These range from pottery painting sessions - which will help bring elements from the series to life - to the “Splintered Harmony Emotional Support Group” which is being hosted by Edinburgh’s Rare Birds Book Shop a week after the novel’s release.

In order of date, here are all of the additional events in Scotland which will celebrate Sarah J. Maas’ latest book.

A Court of Splintered Harmony will be released on Tuesday, October 27.