Farnham Literary Festival
The Farnham Literary Festival returns for the 5th year in March 2026.
Welcome to the Farnham Literary Festival where we are celebrating literature in all its forms! Join us next year from the 5th to the 15th of March and immerse yourself in the world of books, novels, poetry, spoken word, illustration, film, theatre, creative writing, flash fiction and more. Visit www.farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk or follow @farnhamlitfest on social media to keep up to date.
Email: [email protected]
When
5 – 15 March 2026
Location
The festival makes great use of many incredible venues around Farnham. Including Farnham Town Hall, Frensham Heights Aldridge Theatre, St Andrew’s Church, Farnham Library, Oxfam Books & Music, Farnham Maltings, The Vineyard Centre, University for the Creative Arts, St Mark’s Church and Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity.
Farnham Literary Festival Trailer
What has been said about Farnham Literary Festival:
The fourth annual Farnham Literary Festival was held between 6th – 16th March 2025 with over 50 events taking place across 11 venues in 11 days, estimating over 3,000 tickets sold. The festival saw record attendance, engaging discussions, and memorable moments with renowned authors.
The 2025 festival was headlined by biggest selling children’s author David Walliams, beloved television Presenter Lorraine Kelly, all-around entertainer Reverend Richard Coles and bestselling author Louis de Bernières.
Farnham Literary Festival’s Schools Programme:
Farnham Town Council is dedicated to nurturing a love of reading and creativity in the students of our local schools. In partnership with The Blue Bear Bookshop and the generous support of our sponsors, the Farnham Literary Festival is thrilled to bring young minds face-to-face with inspiring local talents and bestselling authors.
This dynamic programme is made possible thanks to the steadfast support of Farnham Town Council, our incredible sponsors, local businesses, dedicated volunteers, and the talented authors who share their stories with our community.