Whitby Lit Fest 2025

A celebrated playwright, a national treasure, and a host of bestselling authors and household names take part in the first ever Whitby Lit Fest.

More than 50 authors will take part in venues across the coastal town from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 November 2025.

Tickets are now available to buy online – see below.

More events will be added in due course. Sign up to the mailing list to be the first to hear about these exciting additions to the programme.

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All Events

Browse the full programme of talks, workshops & events.

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Local Interest

Talks & events which feature Whitby or the surrounding area.

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Fiction

Some of the most exciting fiction writers share their writing.

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Headliners

Our headline acts speak about their lives and work.

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Interviews & Discussions

Interviews and panel discussions across a range of topics.

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Music

Enjoy live music and hear from our musical speakers.

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Nature & Environment

Be inspired to enjoy and protect the great outdoors.

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Non-Fiction

Dig deep into the insights of our non-fiction writers.

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Poetry & Spoken Word

Enjoy live poetry performances and talks on the genre.

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Workshops

Sharpen your writing skills by taking part in one of our workshops.

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Writing Competitions

Local children can take part in an exciting writing competition.

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Get Involved

Would you like to be part of this year's Festival? Get involved!

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