Whitby Lit Fest
6th – 9th November 2025.
In its inaugural year, Whitby’s Literature Festival is a celebration of writing and authors, past and present, in many genres, including novels, short stories, plays and poetry, some of which have been inspired by Whitby along the way.
Inspire, Engage, Connect
Browse Events, Buy Tickets
Explore our programme of events, with 50+ authors, spanning 4 days.
Children's Writing Competitions
Know any budding young writers? Our writing competition is open for entries.
Join a Writing Workshop
Take part in a writing workshop and develop your skills, led by authors and poets. Just £5!
Support the Festival
Sponsorship opportunites are still available - can you support this year's Festival?
Travel & Accommodation
Find accommodation and make your travel arrangements for this year's Festival.
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