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Arts festivals across the UK have increasingly embraced streaming their events and creating online archives. This shift has transformed how audiences engage with cultural experiences, making art and literature more accessible beyond physical venues. This post explores why festivals have adopted these digital formats, whether charging for access is viable, and the role podcasts play in reaching modern audiences. It also offers a practical overview of the costs involved in stre

Online tickets sales are a must. January is often a time to start planning the year's festivals in earnest. Ticket sales is a major part of any event planning, and often the most confusing! Setting up ticket sales for a literary festival is an exciting venture, but it can also present several challenges. A well-planned approach and effective platforms can make the ticket sales process smoother for both you and your attendees. This guide will explore various ticketing platfor

Gift wrapped book? That'll do nicely... We can't quite believe the fun we've had putting UK Literary Festivals together since the summer. It's been a hair pulling experience at times but totally worth it! We're looking forward to a festival filled 2026 and hope you'll find some new exciting festivals to visit. Every festival gets the same amount of space on UK Literary Festivals and it's free to be listed so do pass the word. Lots of festivals have already announced their 20

Launched by the National Literacy Trust and the Department for Education, The National Year of Reading 2026 will be a landmark campaign across the UK, designed to reignite a passion for books and storytelling. With the theme “Go All In”, the initiative encourages people to immerse themselves in reading not just as a pastime, but as a way of connecting with culture, identity, and imagination. While schools, libraries, and community groups will be central to this effort, liter

Love books and culture? Do the summer's festivals seem a distant memory? Discover how to volunteer at literary festivals in 2026 and give yourself something to plan and look forward to in the winter months. To learn how to apply, what roles are available, and why volunteering is such a rewarding experience, read on ... Volunteers at this year's Cheltenham Festival. Credit: Still Moving Media for Cheltenham Festivals If you love books, stories, and meeting like-minded people,

The Booker Prize shortlisted titles 2025   Take a look at the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist  – six exceptional novels from world-class authors exploring love, loss, and humanity at its finest.   With the Booker Prize winner announced on 10 November 2025, there’s no better time to discover new authors and start planning which UK literary festivals 2026 you might want to attend. EDIT: Huge congratulations to Flesh by David Szalay, this 2025 Booker winner!   If you're in a book cl

There’s something magical about meeting authors face-to-face at literary festivals. The buzz of the crowd, the scent of fresh books, and...

Attending a literary festival is an exhilarating experience for book lovers and casual readers alike. In the UK, these festivals are...

The UK is home to some of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world. These events showcase a rich and diverse tapestry of...

Coming soon: articles and blog posts about literary festivals; what's coming up, interviews with organisers, authors, attendees and more....