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 took part in venues across the coastal town from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 November 2025.

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All Events

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Headliners

Our headline acts speak about their lives and work.

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Local Interest

Talks & events which feature Whitby or the surrounding area.

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Interviews & Discussions

Interviews and panel discussions across a range of topics.

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Fiction

Some of the most exciting fiction writers share their writing.

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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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Mental Health

Talks which highlight aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

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School Events

Events and workshops running in local schools.

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Plan Your Visit to Whitby

We want to help those attending Whitby Lit Fest to make the most of their time visiting the town.

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Read Authors' Books

Fiction

View and buy books written by our fiction authors ahead of the Lit Fest.

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Non-Fiction

View and buy books written by our non-fiction authors ahead of the Lit Fest.

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More Information about the Festival

Writing Competitions

Local children can take part in an exciting writing competition.

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Sponsorship

Can you support Whitby Lit Fest by sponsoring the event?

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Get Involved

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

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Whitby Lit Fest Sponsors

Ladycross

Own your own woodland hideaway, 5 miles from Whitby.

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Cause & Effect PR

The Ethical and Award-Winning PR Agency.

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Mrs Lofthouse's Emporium

Scarborough based bookshop, buying & selling.

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Made in Whitby

Making locally distinctive products in Whitby.

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Whitby Brewery

Bringing craft brewing back to Whitby. Great pizza too!

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Vitty's Cottages

Family-fun holiday cottage lettings agency in Whitby.

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Mana Hub Whitby

Community pottery and sculpture workshops in Whitby.

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Baytown Cottages

Cottages in Robin Hood's Bay for 1-10 guests. Dogs stay free!

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Aislaby Lodge Cottages

Holiday Cottages in the Esk Valley, close to Whitby & the Yorkshire Coast.

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Red Hat Ghost Walk

The Red Hat Ghost Walk offers so much more than the usual Ghost Walk.

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Holtby Editorial

Thorough editing and feedback, delivered professionally and kindly.

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The Artistic Lens

Professional potrait & events photographer based in Whitby.

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Quayside

Serving exceptional fish & chips in Whitby for over 50 years.

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Northern Editorial

Professional editing and writing services for people who have a story to tell.

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Whitby Distillery

We're a family-run distillery on the rugged North Yorkshire coast.

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The Corner Guesthouse

Perfectly situated bed & breakfast on Whitby's West Cliff.

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Nature's Laboratory

Changing the way we think about health & natural medicine.

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