The Ballyscullion Park Book Festival has become a much-anticipated, and now annual fixture in Northern Ireland’s literary calendar. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Ballyscullion Park near Bellaghy in mid-Ulster, the festival brings together readers, writers, artists and families for a weekend of culture and creativity.

In the heart of Seamus Heaney country, the festival celebrates literature, music and art with a varied programme of up to 30 talks, readings and panel discussions across two days. Covering a wide range of genres — from crime, fiction to poetry, politics, memoirs, and storytelling to name a few — the festival features writers from across Ireland alongside talented local voices.

Complementing the literary programme, the festival features live music, an art exhibition, local food stalls and artisan crafts, making it a truly memorable occasion.

Whether you come for the books, the arts, or the setting itself, the Ballyscullion Park Book Festival offers a welcoming and inspiring weekend to be savoured by one and all.