Question 1

Is it free to list a festival on UK Literary festivals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s completely free! We want every festival, big or small, to have a chance to shine. So you can share your listing without worrying about any cost. Contact us with your info and we'll get started.

Question 2

What do I need to do to list my festival on UK Literary Festivals?

Accepted Answer

Simply send us the details through our contact form: name, date, location, logo (or a photo from a past event), and a paragraph about your festival with a link to your website. Make sure the paragraph covers the festival in general, not just one event, to keep it relevant. And don't forget to include a contact name and email/phone number!

Question 3

What happens when my event is finished?

Accepted Answer

We’ll simply change the date to ‘TBC’. As soon as you know your next dates, send us the info and we’ll update it.

Question 4

Can I change details myself?

Accepted Answer

Not yet, but we are working towards a user-led system where you can update your own details.

Question 5

Can I purchase tickets directly through UK Literary Festivals?

Accepted Answer

We don't sell tickets directly. But no worries! Every festival listing on our site has a direct link to the festival's website where you can get all the booking details and buy your tickets.

Question 6

What inspired the creation of UK Literary Festivals?

Accepted Answer

We love literary festivals and noticed many struggle with funding and marketing, especially the smaller, niche ones. So, we created UK Literary Festivals to give every festival a fair chance to be seen and celebrated!

Question 7

Want to help spread the word about UK Literary Festivals?

Accepted Answer

If you add our logo to your website with a link back to UK Literary Festivals, that really helps. Just contact us and we’ll sort it out with you. Thanks!

Question 8

How often do you add new festival updates?

Accepted Answer

We add fresh festival listings whenever we have new information. Check back regularly, or sign up to the newsletter for monthly updates!

Question 9

How can you search for festivals by location?

Accepted Answer

The simplest way is to use the map. You can zoom in to a very specific area or zoom out to see what's within a certain distance of you. There is a link for each listing to their website - easy! Or you can use the listings to browse by country or use the search bar. Then click through to the festival website for all the details. It’s a simple way to find what’s on near you!

Question 10

What details will you see in each festival listing?

Accepted Answer

You’ll see the key details at a glance: the festival name, dates, location, and a link to the official website. Where available, we also include a short description and extras like a logo or image.

Question 11

How can I report a correction or send you updated festival details?

Accepted Answer

Just get in touch through our contact page and send us the latest information. We’ll take a look and update the listing as soon as we can — thanks for helping keep everything accurate!

Question 12

Can I subscribe to updates and news from UK Literary Festivals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! You can sign up for our newsletter to get monthly updates on festival news, announcements, and featured interviews. It’s the easiest way to keep up with what’s happening across the UK.

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