Whitby Lit Fest
19th – 22nd November 2026.
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.
We’ll be back in 2026 for our second edition!
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!
Fringe Events
Join a guided tour, a magical story time, enjoy some live music, visit the museum and more.
Live Music
Experience live music as part of our programme - a celebration of words written, spoken and sung.
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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