Literature Festivals in Yorkshire 2026 / 2027
Yorkshire hosts an array of world-class literature and book festivals—bringing together bestselling fiction authors, poets, children's storytellers, crime writers, and thought-provoking speakers.
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Children's & StorytellingLeeds Storytelling Festival
Leeds, West Yorkshire
14th Feb to 8th Mar 2026
A brand-new family festival to enthral and inspire where the magic of storytelling unites cultures and generations.
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Authors & FictionFiley Literature Festival
Filey, North Yorkshire
8th to 10th May 2026
An annual gathering bringing together authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts in picturesque Filey.
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Book FestivalBooks By The Beach
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
5th to 7th June 2026
Brings headline authors directly to readers with a strong Yorkshire influence, hosted in Scarborough.
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City LiteratureLeeds Literature Festival
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
9 days of events in venues across the city featuring writers, poets, and speakers from near and far.
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Children's BooksThe Big Malarkey Festival
Hull, East Yorkshire
15th to 21st June 2026
Hull’s dedicated children’s literature festival held on a colourful tented site in East Park.
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Books & IdeasBradford Literature Festival
Bradford, West Yorkshire
3rd to 12th July 2026
Hundreds of unique events for all ages across 10 brilliant days welcoming world-class creative figures.
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Crime WritingCrime Writing Festival
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
23rd to 26th July 2026
Featuring the biggest names in crime fiction, creative workshops, author talks, and panel discussions.
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Literature FestivalIlkley Literature Festival
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
October 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
The North's oldest literature festival, celebrating written, spoken, and performed words in Ilkley.
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Words & MusicTown Festival
Halifax, West Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
A combination of grassroots music with the Halifax Festival Of Words across venues like Halifax Minster.
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Authors & Ideas
Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
Bestselling authors and celebrated speakers at The Crown Hotel with a diverse, inspiring programme.
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Literature & IdeasOff The Shelf Festival
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
One of the largest literary festivals in the UK bringing national and international writers to Sheffield.
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Book Festival
Todmorden Book Festival
Todmorden, West Yorkshire
November 2026 / 2027 (Dates TBC)
New and established writers showcasing fiction, non-fiction, and poetry events for adults and children.
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Authors & Words
East Riding Festival of Words
East Riding of Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
Popular and emerging authors bringing talks that range from thrilling and cozy to fantastical.
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Storytelling & Ideas
Yorkshire Festival of Story
North Yorkshire
3rd to 9th November (Annual)
Epic stories, fairy tales, theatre, and song exploring how we speak truth to power.
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Women's WritingBronte Women's Writing Festival
Haworth, West Yorkshire
2026 / 2027 Dates TBC
Celebrating women writers across fiction, non-fiction, and scripts inspired by the Brontës' home.
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