Farnham Literary Festival
The Farnham Literary Festival will return for the sixth year in March 2027.
Welcome to the Farnham Literary Festival where we are celebrating literature in all its forms! Join us next year from the 4 – 14 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 with festival news.
Email: [email protected]
When
4 – 14 March 2027
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.
Events
Brochure
Click here to view the 2026 Farnham Literary Festival brochure.
Farnham Literary Festival Trailer
Celebrating five years. The fifth annual Farnham Literary Festival was held between 5 – 15 March 2026 with over 60 events taking place across 12 venues in 11 days, estimating over 4,000 tickets sold. The festival saw record attendance, engaging discussions, and memorable moments with renowned authors.
The 2026 festival was headlined by Oti Mabuse, Lord Heseltine, Reeta Chakrabarti, Alexander Armstrong, Sir Vince Cable and Sir Jeremy Hunt.
What has been said about Farnham Literary Festival:
‘I’m delighted to have just been at the Farnham Literary Festival in a fantastic venue selling heaps and heaps of books to the nicest audience I’ve ever had. It’s been just wonderful…..I’m going home very joyful.’ – Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Author
‘I’m delighted to say I’ve just had a splendid evening in St Andrew’s Church as apart of the Farnham Literary Festival…This is the third iteration of the festival and it has gone from strength to strength, and I wish it every success for the future.’ – Hugh Bonneville, Actor and Author
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 delighted to invite young people to connect with inspiring local talents, bestselling authors and creative voices from across the literary world.
In 2027, the Schools Programme facilitated author visits to 13 local schools, benefitting an estimated 2,000 children. The initiative aims to inspire confidence, curiosity and a lifelong connection to books.
This dynamic programme is made possible thanks to the steadfast support of Farnham Town Council, our incredible sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the talented authors who share their stories with our community.
Join us in 2027 for another inspiring celebration of stories, creativity and community at the Farnham Literary Festival Schools Programme.