Whitby Lit Fest Start New Charity Chapter as More Authors Announced
Whitby Lit Fest marks a new exciting chapter as it’s been granted charitable status. Acclaimed Novelist John Boyne Joins 2026 Whitby Lit Fest Line-up.
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Whitby Lit Festival Announces First Authors for 2026 Line-Up
Whitby Lit Festival has announced the first authors confirmed for its 2026 programme, as the festival returns 19–22 November after a hugely successful inaugural year.
Actors Add Star Quality to Whitby Lit Fest
Acclaimed actors are heading to Whitby Lit Fest this autumn adding star quality to the literary line-up.
Miriam Margolyes and Ace Bhatti Join Whitby’s Diaries of Note
Whitby Lit Fest has announced actors Miriam Margolyes and Ace Bhatti as special guests joining author Shaun Usher on stage in Diaries of Note.
Whitby Lit Fest Announce Inaugural Programme
Lee Child, Rob Rinder, Miriam Margolyes, Sir Alan Aykbourn, Steph McGovern, Shaun Usher, Yvette Fielding, Rob Cowen, Emma Carroll
Tickets on Sale from 5th August
The main programme will be announced on Tuesday 5 August. Tickets for the main programme will also be on sale from 9am on Tuesday 5 August (via our website).
Sir Alan Ayckbourn Joins Line-Up for Inaugural Whitby Literature Festival
Sir Alan Ayckbourn, one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, will feature at the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest.
Lee Child to Headline Inaugural Whitby Literature Festival
Lee Child, the author behind the global phenomenon, Jack Reacher, headlines the inaugural Whitby Lit Fest.