Book Festivals and Events 2025

2025 Scheduled book festivals, writers conferences, and other literary events

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October 2025

Elephant Mountain Literary Festival

The Elephant Mountain Literary Festival is a reader’s and writer’s festival that showcases some of Canada’s best literary luminaries alongside talented local writers, with live events, panel discussions, and workshops. ...

When: October 02 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Nelson, BC CA

Lincoln Book Ffestival

Lincoln Book Festival is committed to honouring the rich heritage of the city of Lincoln by delivering a literary festival with history at its heart that appeals to audiences of all ages. Each year the festival aims to offer a varied and interesting programme with a core of history writing and histo...

When: October 02 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Lincoln, England UK

Saratoga Book Festival

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to a festival filled with fascinating book talks, author readings, panel discussions, family fun, and performances, all designed to encourage and celebrate a love of reading....

When: October 02 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Saratoga Springs, NY US

Kinsale Literary Festival

The Kinsale Literary Festival, also known as Words By Water, is an annual event held in Kinsale, Ireland. It celebrates literature in various forms, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and local interest topics. The festival features a diverse program with author readings, interviews, workshops,...

When: October 02 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Kinsale, Co. Cork IE

Norman Maclean Literary Festival

The Norman Maclean Literary Festival is a celebration that honors the legacy of Norman Maclean, an esteemed author known for his work, including the iconic book “A River Runs Through It.” This literary festival brings together writers, thinkers, and nature enthusiasts to explore the intersection...

When: October 02 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Missoula, MT US

Ness Book Fest

Inverness-based book festival that features emerging voices as well as big names in a free programme of events. ...

When: October 02 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Inverness, Scotland UK

Decatur Book Festival

The Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author re...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Decatur, GA US

Paper Covers Rock

Paper Covers Rock is a vibrant readers and writers festival held annually on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. It’s a celebration of storytelling in all its forms—bringing together authors, poets, artists, and literary enthusiasts for a weekend of creativity and connection...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Salt Spring Island, BC CA

Atlanta Book Festival

an evening with an author panel, book markets, creative workshops, live performances, & more! ...

When: October 03, 2025

    Where: Atlanta, GA US

Conflux

The annual Canberra speculative fiction conference features panel discussions, books launches and author talks. ...

When: October 03 - October 06, 2025

    Where: Canberra, ACT AU

Ilkley Literature Festival

Poets, politicians, actors and adventurers will head to Ilkley for its famed literary festival each autumn. Founded in 1973, it’s the North’s longest-running literary event, loved by writers, readers and publishers alike for its warm welcome and wide-ranging programming.

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When: October 03 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Ilkley, England UK

Flathead River Writers Conference

The Flathead River Writers Conference is an exclusive conference with limited attendance. For three decades, the conference has played host to high-profile authors, editors, agents, publishers, and other literary figures....

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Kalispell, MT US

Iron Mountain Literature Festival

The Iron Mountain Literature Festival is an engaging event that celebrates literature through panels, readings, workshops, and field trips. ...

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim IE

New Hampshire Book Festival

The New Hampshire Book Festival is an annual event that brings published authors together with readers to celebrate literacy, conversation, and community. ...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Concord, NH US

Oregon Poetry Association Annual Conference

The conference will feature workshops, keynote speakers, and community-building activities for poets of all levels. ...

When: October 03 - October 04, 2025

    Where: Newport, OR US

Echoes: Maeve Binchy Literary Festival

One of Ireland’s best loved and most renowned authors, the huge international reach of Maeve’s writing can be seen in the translation of her work into more than forty languages. An annual festival held every October in Dalkey, Maeve’s home town, Echoes is programmed and hosted by Dalkey Ca...

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Dalkey, Co. Dublin IE

Cabot Trail Writers Festival

Every fall, as the Highlands blaze with autumn colour, writers and readers from across the country may be found in the heart of Cape Breton for a three-day celebration of the written word. Here, at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s Bay, we put aside all pretension for a sincere and wholehearted cele...

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Sydney, NS CA

James River Writers Conference

The James River Writers Conference is an annual event held in Richmond, Virginia, that brings together writers, editors, literary agents, and publishing professionals. Attendees can participate in a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at helping writers at al...

When: October 03 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Richmond, VA US

Telling Tales Festival

We are proud to host a festival, produce a reading list and more, where homegrown Canadian authors, illustrators and storytellers are spotlighted and given the opportunity to connect with fans and new audiences. ...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Burlington, ON CA

Appalachian Literary Arts and Storytelling Festival

The Appalachian Literary Arts & Storytelling Festival is a community-centered event held annually on Nelsonville’s Public Square and at venues like Stuart’s Opera House, designed to celebrate and preserve Appalachian storytelling traditions in all their forms.

It brings toget...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Nelsonviille, OH US

National Young Writers’ Festival

The National Young Writers’ Festival (NYWF) occurs annually in the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, over the New South Wales’ Labour Day Holiday Weekend in late September/early October. ...

When: October 04 - October 06, 2025

    Where: Newcastle, NSW AU

South Hams Literary Festival

There will be author talks and readings, performances, poetry, comedy, workshops for aspiring writers, free children’s activities, a book and craft fair, and much more. Entry to ticketed events will be at a low cost, with children’s activities being free. ...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Ivybridge, England UK

Rare Books LA

Presenting leading specialists in antiquarian books, ephemera, and map, this exciting event takes place October 5 and 6, 2024, in the historic Ticket Concourse at Union Station, the backdrop for numerous classic films and television shows as well as the 2021 Academy Awards. Union Station is transit ...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Boerne Book Festival

Located on Boerne’s beautiful Hill Country Mile we celebrate all things literary including author discussion panels, children’s activities and more. As always, the festival focuses on Texas and its rich history. Held on the first Saturday in October. ...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Boerne, TX US

Canal Town Book Festival

The Canal Town Book Festival is the largest author fair in the Tuscarawas Valley region. It is held annually and features a wide range of talented authors from various genres1. The festival provides an opportunity for book lovers to meet over 30 authors, purchase signed copies of their books, and en...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Dover, OH US

Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference

The Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference is one of the longest-running and most-respected writers conferences in the Midwest. The conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. ...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Sauk Centre, MN US

Write On, Oceanside!

Write On, Oceanside! is an annual literary festival to celebrate and inspire local authors. Since its inception, Write On, Oceanside has become popular with the community’s talented authors. Over the past few years, it has grown into one of the largest literary fairs in the county. ...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Oceanside, CA US

Collingswood Book Festival

Every autumn, the thrill of reading blooms when bibliophiles converge in this historic South Jersey town. The Collingswood Book Festival is a big literary event that exudes small-town, friendly ambience. In a typical year, festival-goers have an opportunity to stroll more than six blocks of the main...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Collingswood, NJ US

Edwardsville Book Festival

The Edwardsville Public Library hosts its annual book festival, featuring local authors, new and used book sales, entertainment, fun activities for kids, crafts for sale, and food and beverages. All ages are welcome! ...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Edwardsville, IL US

Henley Literary Festival

Henley Literary Festival is established as one of the UK’s biggest book festivals. The 2019 festival was our biggest yet with 170 events for adults and children. The line-up included former Prime Minister Theresa May, comedian Paul Merton, cookery legend Mary Berry, England’s greatest batsman Si...

When: October 04 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Henley-on-Thames, England UK

Portobello Book Festival

The Portobello Book Festival, initiated by a group of local book enthusiasts, takes place annually on the first full weekend of October and is rooted in the principle of being entirely free, with no paid participants. This community-driven event benefits from a strong partnership with the local libr...

When: October 04 - October 05, 2025

    Where: Edinburgh, Scotland UK

Chiltern Kills

Chiltern Kills is a crime writing festival taking place in Gerrards Cross, south Bucks. Enjoy author-led karaoke as well as a play performed by crime writers. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Centrepoint charity benefitting homeless youth. ...

When: October 04, 2025

    Where: Gerrards Cross, England UK

Shepherdstown Book Festival

Author panel, book talks, a regional author fair, and signings, with the festival's final day dedicated to children's events. The Regional Author Fair allows writers from West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., to rent a table, meet festival attendees and sell...

When: October 05, 2025

    Where: Shepherdstown, WV US

Guildford Book Festival

For over 34 years Guildford has hosted an annual Book Festival, with a mission to celebrate great writing and share a love of books with a wide and varied audience....

When: October 05 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Guildford, England UK

Iowa City Book Festival

Iowa City is a City of Literature for many reasons: The wonderful writing programs at the University of Iowa, our small presses and magazines, our wonderful libraries, our bookstores, and amenities like the Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. The Iowa City Book Festival is organized by the Iowa City UNESC...

When: October 06 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Iowa City, IA US

Berwick Literary Festival

Berwick Literary Festival – The Friendly Festival in a Walled Town is a celebration of words, written spoken and performed which takes place in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland yearly in October. ...

When: October 06 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England UK

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival brings a page-turning experience to Brisbane in September each year, as well as a year-round program of exciting events. ...

When: October 09 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Brisbane, QLD AU

Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival

The festival will welcome a wide range of authors, from bestsellers and established names to debut writers and local talent. The festival also includes a programme for children, with free ticketed events for all ages....

When: October 09 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Bury St. Edmunds, England UK

Wordfest Imaginarium

Calgary’s top destination for connecting audiences with the world’s best writers. Discover our artists through an exceptional range of experiences — from talk-show style conversations, variety shows, storytelling and more. Wordfest’s Imaginarium features authors and literary stars in more th...

When: October 09 - October 13, 2025

    Where: Calgary, AB CA

Birmingham Literature Festival

The annual event is a project run by Writing West Midlands, the literature development agency for the region, and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio organisation. Taking place every year in October, the Birmingham Literature Festival is a leading festival in the Midlands, showcasing the v...

When: October 09 - October 18, 2025

    Where: Birmingham, England UK

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival

The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, picked by Harper’s Bazaar as one of the UK’s Best Literary Festivals, has become the hot ticket on the national Festival circuit thanks to its stellar line up of literary names in a beautifully intimate setting. ...

When: October 09 - October 19, 2025

    Where: North Yorkshire, England UK

Ozarks Creative Writers Conference

The Ozark Creative Writers' annual conference is led by a group of volunteer directors and officers committed to organizing one of the area's most established and exceptional writing conferences. The conference caters to writers of all levels, from beginners to experts, and emphasizes the ...

When: October 09 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Eureka Springs, AR US

Isle of Wight Literary Festival

The island’s annual literary festival attracts many well known authors and speakers to the island to delight our audiences of residents and visitors. The programme committee also ensure that local writers are featured and cover a wide range of subjects. ...

When: October 09 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Cowes, IOW, England UK

Winchester Poetry Festival

The Winchester Poetry Festival is a major poetry festival held in England. It brings together world-class poets and writers to discuss their work and inspire others. The festival celebrates and champions great poetry, both locally and internationally....

When: October 10 - October 12, 2025

    Where: https://www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/, England UK

Tahoe Literary Festival

Tahoe is home to dozens of literary artists, from New York Times-bestselling authors to popular, regional authors to freelance writers and poets. The creative energy in Tahoe has inspired writers in many genres—fiction, nonfiction, memoir, essay, historical, environmental, outdoors, children’s l...

When: October 10 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Tahoe City, CA US

Morristown Festival of Books

MFOB is an annual book festival with 300+ authors, including many prestigious award winners and bestselling authors. It offers talks by authors, engagement opportunities between readers and writers, and special events for all ages. It is one of the top book festivals in the nation, drawing thousands...

When: October 10 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Morristown, NJ US

Bainbridge Book Festival

Join us for a literary celebration that brings together local and nationally known authors, book enthusiasts, and curious minds. Whether you’re an avid reader, a budding writer, or simply someone who appreciates the magic of words, this festival promises something for everyone. ...

When: October 10 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Bainbridge Island, WA US

Heartland Book Festival

The Heartland Book Festival is a partnership with Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Humanities, and the Missouri Center for the Book held in downtown Kansas City, MO. ...

When: October 10 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Kansas City, MO US

Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest

The festival includes a book fair with local booksellers; conversations about the literary Midwest; local and regional author readings; opportunities to connect with publishers and literary magazines; workshops led by experienced writers; bookish activities for all ages; and food, drink, music, game...

When: October 10 - October 11, 2025

    Where: Indianapolis, IN US

Cheltenham Literature Festival

Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats and high-profile speakers, while inspiring over 9,000 school children with a love of b...

When: October 10 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Cheltenham, England UK

Manchester Literature Festival

Manchester Literature Festival is one of the North’s most exciting Literature Festivals. Over the last 16 years, it has distinguished itself as a Festival that provides unique and imaginative opportunities for audiences to experience high quality live literature, poetry and spoken word. ...

When: October 11 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Manchester, England UK

Cliveden Literary Festival

Established in 2017, the Festival has featured a stellar international cast of novelists, historians, screenwriters, film directors, actors, spies, generals and politicians. Hailed by Alain de Botton as ‘the most dignified and beautiful literature festival on the planet’ and described by Ian McE...

When: October 11 - October 12, 2025

    Where: Cliveden,, England UK

Warwick Children’s Book Festival

The Warwick Children’s Book Festival is an annual event held in Warwick, New York, organized by the Albert Wisner Public Library. The festival celebrates children’s literacy and brings together authors, illustrators, and readers for a day filled with book signings, readings, and activiti...

When: October 12, 2025

    Where: Warwick, NY US

Red Line Book Festival

Held in October each year, the Red Line Book Festival celebrates the very best in local, national and international writing. The festival takes place in various venues across South Dublin County and is funded by South Dublin County Council and managed by South Dublin Libraries and Arts. ...

When: October 13 - October 19, 2025

    Where: South Dublin County, IE

Victoria Festival of Authors

For many years, VFA has hosted authors from across Canada, and we invite you to join us for a celebration of reading and writing. Our annual festival will feature a hybrid format, offering in-person programming with regional authors, alongside livestream options for those viewing from home. Addition...

When: October 15 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Victoria, BC CA

Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s largest trade fair for books, based on the number of publishing companies represented. It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for international deals and trading....

When: October 15 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Frankfurt am Main, DE

Harrisburg Book Festival

The Harrisburg Book Festival is proudly hosted by the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Celebrating the power of storytelling, the festival aims to amplify and promote literature for all ages, and to build a community of readers, writers, and life-long learners in our city. ...

When: October 16 - October 20, 2025

    Where: Harrisburg, PA US

Ashland Mystery Festival

Join cozy mystery author Ellie Alexander and her mystery writing friends for a weekend of full bookish fun with plenty of twists and turns. From panels and workshops to an interactive mystery with clues located all around town, this festival is designed to put you in the hot seat. You'll have y...

When: October 16 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Ashland, OR US

Knowlton Literary Festival

The Knowlton Literary Festival, a three to four day festival held each October, involves the community in celebrating English language literature, particularly that written by fellow Canadians. The Festival includes presentations by published writers from across Canada and beyond, including author i...

When: October 16 - October 18, 2025

    Where: Knowlton, PQ CA

Wimbledon Bookfest

Wimbledon BookFest is a not-for-profit charity that promotes arts, culture, and education in London. It was founded in 2006 by Fiona Razvi and Tony Kane with the aim of developing arts and culture across the community. The festival is held annually in early October in a ‘pop-up’ festival site on...

When: October 16 - October 26, 2025

    Where: West Wimbledon, England UK

Murder One

Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival held in November every year with feature events across the summer. ...

When: October 16 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Dublin, IE

Queenscliffe Literary Festival

The Queenscliffe Literary Festival Inc presents a lively and engaging program of events with leading Australia writers of fiction and non-fiction....

When: October 17 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Queenscliff, VIC AU

Storyfest

This multi-day, genre-spanning literary festival is the largest literary festival in Connecticut and one of the largest in New England. ...

When: October 17 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Westport, CT US

Liverpool Literary Festival

The Liverpool Literary Festival is set to be an exhilarating weekend of discussions, readings and debates reflecting the insatiable curiosity of both the city and University of Liverpool. The Festival offers you the opportunity to enjoy readings by internationally celebrated writers, explore signifi...

When: October 17 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Liverpool, England UK

F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates the life and works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of America’s most celebrated authors. The festival was established in 1996 to commemorate the centenary of Fitzgerald’s birth in Rockville, Maryland, where he is buried alo...

When: October 17 - October 18, 2025

    Where: Rockville, MD US

Southern Festival of Books

A three-day literary event, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors and over 200 guest authors. Festival goers enjoy book signings and panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, exhibitors from across the nation, and more. I ...

When: October 18 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Nashville, TN US

Heywood House Talks

Heywood House Talks Literary Festival will run over two days inside the historic Jacobean hall at Heywood House near Westbury. Each day offers a unique program, with Saturday focusing on contemporary issues and Sunday delving into historical and cultural discussions.

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When: October 18 - October 19, 2025

    Where: Westbury, England UK

Dorchester Literary Festival

The Dorchester Literary Festival is an annual event that takes place over the course of a week in Dorchester, Dorset. The festival aims to provide entertainment and enlightenment to readers by inviting leading writers and thinkers to share their insights and latest works. The majority of talks are h...

When: October 18 - October 25, 2025

    Where: Dorset, England UK

Vancouver Writers Fest

The Vancouver Writers Fest turns reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share thoughts, explore ideas, and witness brilliant conversations. All of the Festival venues are located on Granville Island. ...

When: October 20 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Vancouver, BC CA

Ottawa International Writers Festival

Ottawa’s Festival of Ideas since 1997. We believe that a love of reading and learning should be nurtured throughout our lives and that literacy is a birthright. Whether offering writing workshops to the homeless, hosting a Nobel Laureate, organizing our biannual literary celebrations or bringing a...

When: October 22 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

Tremont Writers Conference

Join renowned authors and professional park educators for a writers conference like no other set on a lush, secluded campus nestled within America’s most-visited national park. Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont partners with Great Smoky Mountains Association to bring this five-day intensi...

When: October 22 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Townsend, TN US

Play on Words Festival

Join us for comedy, wine tasting, live performance, children's activities, writer development and much, much more in New Milton, Lymington and across the Forest. ...

When: October 22 - November 03, 2025

    Where: New Milton, Hampshire, England UK

Yeovil Literary Festival

The Yeovil Literary Festival presents an exciting programme of literature, comedy and arts events from well-known literary figures, comedians, celebrities and exciting new writers. The festival is a not-for-profit partnership between Somerset Council’s Westlands Entertainment Venue, Library Servic...

When: October 23 - October 27, 2025

    Where: Yeovil, England UK

West Coast Christian Writers Conference

West Coast Christian Writers Conference is an online conference, with keynote sessions, workshops, coaching groups, and appointments for writers at all levels ...

When: October 23 - October 25, 2025

    Where: Fullerton, CA US

Word: Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival

Word was started in 2017 by a group of community members to celebrate the rich literary culture of the Blue Hill Peninsula. Not only is Blue Hill home to many fine writers in all genres, it is a community of passionate readers who support the creative work of authors, poets, artists, musicians and c...

When: October 23 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Blue Hill, ME US

Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference

A Nonfiction literary conference for aspiring and professional writers to learn how to tell stories that matter. Mayborn LitCon diverse features panels and workshops with award-winning authors and journalists....

When: October 24 - October 25, 2025

    Where: Denton, TX US

Bram Stoker Festival

Whether you’re a resident vampire or visiting from further afield, Bram Stoker Festival has something for everyone in its gothically inspired programme of events in Dublin. Get ready for four days of living stories and four nights of deadly adventures as Dublin gets gloriously gothic....

When: October 24 - October 27, 2025

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Surrey International Writers Conference

The Surrey International Writers’ Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada.

SiWC offers writers in all genres - from beginners to experts- the opportunity to hone their craft. ...

When: October 24 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Surrey, BC CA

Bloomington Book Festival

The Bloomington Book Festival presents five days of literary events throughout beautiful Bloomington, IN! Gather together with other book lovers, vendors, publishers, booksellers, and your favorite writers in celebration of books and authors. ...

When: October 24 - October 26, 2025

    Where: Bloomington, IN US

Boston Book Festival

Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight,
and inspire, Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city. ...

When: October 25, 2025

    Where: Boston, MA US

Ubud Writers Retreat

Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is Southeast Asia’s largest & most exciting literary event. ...

When: October 29 - November 02, 2025

    Where: Ubud, Bali ID

Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival

Inspiring readers and writers alike, the packed three-day program of events, workshops and once-in-a-lifetime experiences celebrates the best of Australia’s literary landscape. ...

When: October 31 - November 02, 2025

    Where: Blue Mountains, NSW AU

Brewer Festival of Writing

Formerly the Ken Brewer Festival of Writing, this is a small, annual event featuring a reading and a panel, as part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Logan, UT US

Glen Rock Childrens Book Festival

The festival features popular children's authors for a day of family fun and storytelling. Come meet your favorite illustrators, support local businesses, and more....

When: TBD

    Where: Glen Rock, NJ US

Literary Hill Bookfest

Meet acclaimed authors of fiction, history, memoir, poetry, children’s literature, politics, mystery and more at our home at historic Eastern Market. Don’t miss our lively panel discussions, book ...

When: TBD

    Where: Washington, DC US

Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Founded in 2016, the Wild Atlantic Words literary festival takes place every autumn in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The festival aims to celebrate the literary heritage of our rugged coastline over several da...

When: TBD

    Where: Castlebar, Cty Mayo IE

Old Dominion University Literary Festival

This annual festival is built around a different theme each year, and celebrate poets, novelists, memoirists, actors, directors and all those who tell the stories that link us together and change the ...

When: TBD

    Where: Norfolk, VA US

Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival

Whether we love to read, write, perform, create or simply listen, the arts inspire, challenge and entertain. Connect with others, nourish your inner self and celebrate with a thoroughly engaging line-...

When: TBD

    Where: Greater Geraldton, WA US

Frances Browne Literary Festival

In honour of Frances Browne, our Literary Festival celebrates and supports writers, artists and musicians - new, established and unjustly forgotten - who add to the richness of her legacy. The festiva...

When: TBD

    Where: Ballybofey and Stranorlar, Co. Donegal IE

Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival

The Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival is an annual literary festival that takes place in the beautiful historic town of Nenagh and the environs of Lough Derg. Since its beginnings, the festival has ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dromineer and Nenagh, Co Tipperary IE

Desert Nights, Rising Stars

Desert Nights, Rising Stars (DNRS) is a teaching conference that values nurturing and facilitating a community of writers committed to learning their craft. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Tempe, AZ US

The Coast is Queer

Bringing together writers, performers, academics, activists and readers for a weekend of events, workshops, panel discussions and performances to celebrate queer lives and writing.
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When: TBD

    Where: Brighton and Hove, England UK

Litquake

Litquake is San Francisco’s nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. ...

When: TBD

    Where: San Francisco, CA US

Bookmarked Literary Festival

Bookmarked serves as an event that connects local writers to local readers through readings and book fairs, and encourages neighbors to discover their new favorite writers and authors right here in Fr...

When: TBD

    Where: Lander, WY US

Durham Book Festival

The North East’s biggest literary event. Author talks, readings, performances, new commissions and the announcement of the Gordon Burn Prize. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Durham, England UK

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival is an exciting literary event that connects writers and readers across an innovative literary trail, with various stops hosing author panels, workshops a...

When: TBD

    Where: Nambour, Maleny, Mapleton, Montville, QLD AU

Nebraska Celebration of Books

The Nebraska Celebration of Books is an annual event that celebrates Nebraska’s literary heritage and contemporary authors, featuring talks and readings by Nebraska authors, slam poetry, Nebraska bo...

When: TBD

    Where: Lincoln, NE US

Sutton Literary Festival

The festival celebrates the creativity of Sutton and its green spaces. Our ethos is inclusivity and all tickets are FREE.
The festival features a wonderful line-up of award-winning and debut wr...

When: TBD

    Where: Carshalton, England UK

Emerald City Writers Conference

Emerald City Writers Conference is now online for two days from Oct 12 through the 13th. Learn more about the craft and business of romance writing and pitch to editors and agents at this year's ...

When: TBD

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Rocky Mountain Literary Festival

The Rocky Mountain Literary Festival is an annual gathering of authors and readers to provide scholarships for local high school seniors in pursuit of their educational dreams....

When: TBD

    Where: Golden, CO US

True Lit Festival

Join us for the return of True Lit, the annual festival celebrating the literary traditions of NWA! Fayetteville Public Library hosts a variety of events to reach all age groups and interests – wor...

When: TBD

    Where: Fayetteville, AR US

LitHop

Free, all day annual literary festival in Fresno's Tower District. The festival features over 100 writers across over 30 literary events, all taking place on one day....

When: TBD

    Where: Fresno, CA US

Falmouth Book Festival

Falmouth Book Festival is more than just another book festival. We want to reach out into the local community: into primary and secondary schools, clubs and organisations, and to local businesses - in...

When: TBD

    Where: Falmouth, England UK

Southern Utah Book Festival

A gathering of readers, writers, illustrators and book enthusiasts featuring more than 35 literary presenters...

When: TBD

    Where: Cedar City, UT US

Fall for the Book Festival

Based at George Mason University, the Fall for the Book festival will be held October 12-15. All events and activities are free and open to the public. Our past events have included headlining authors...

When: TBD

    Where: Fairfax, VA US

Virginia Children’s Book Festival

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival is free, three-day festival held each year on the campus of Longwood University. Come meet your favorite authors and illustrators in person, participate in ...

When: TBD

    Where: Farmville, VA US

Wakefield Writers Festival

Writers Fete is one of the most anticipated cultural and literary events in the region. We work purposefully to build a linguistically diverse program that showcases local and national francophone, an...

When: TBD

    Where: Wakefield, PQ CA

Litfest Alberta

LitFest is a celebration, a moveable feast of nonfiction. We don’t just sit around and read books (although we do that too). At LitFest, books about real life come off the page. Avid readers connect...

When: TBD

    Where: Edmonton, AB CA

Oneonta Literary Festiva

The Oneonta Literary Festival is a vibrant celebration of literature hosted by Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta. This four-day event features renowned authors, engaging workshops, and captivating rea...

When: TBD

    Where: Oneonta, NY US

Thame Arts and Literature Festival

The Thame Arts and Literature Festival is an inclusive, community-driven arts and literature festival that takes place in the picturesque market town of Thame. Events will include Author Talks, Music,...

When: TBD

    Where: Thame, England UK

Chippewa Valley Book Festival

The Chippewa Valley Book Festival is an annual celebration of the written word and its impact on the human experience. Our mission is to encourage reading, writing, and engagement. The Chippewa Valley...

When: TBD

    Where: Eau Claire, WI US

Wisconsin Book Festival

The Wisconsin Book Festival, presented by Madison Public Library in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation, presents free, public author events that celebrate books and spark conversations...

When: TBD

    Where: Madison, WI US

Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

The Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival is the flagship event in our Cultural Programme and is held on the third weekend in October. Established in 2016, this innovative dynamic festival c...

When: TBD

    Where: Letterkenney, N Ireland UK

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference

The Kentucky Christian Writers Conference is an annual interdenominational event that equips and encourages writers in their quest for publication. The conference provides a safe environment for write...

When: TBD

    Where: Elizabethtown, KY US

StarFest: St. Albert Readers Festival

STARFest Readers Festival has events and conversations to connect with every reader, with bestselling, award-winning authors bringing comedy, drama, thrills and chills, romance, fantasy, and history. ...

When: TBD

    Where: St. Albert, AB CA

Brattleboro Literary Festival

The Festival is a three-day celebration of those who read books, those who write books, and of the books themselves. Located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, the Festival includes readings, panel dis...

When: TBD

    Where: Brattleboro, VT US

Wells Festival of Literature

The Wells Festival aims to promote the enjoyment and excitement of books and to encourage a love of the written word by bringing to Wells a wide range of international, national and local writers to e...

When: TBD

    Where: Wells, Somerset, England UK

Escape

Escape is Tauranga’s much-anticipated biennial readers' and writers’ festival, affectionately dubbed the little festival with big ideas. Our boutique festival celebrates ideas, thinkers, wri...

When: TBD

    Where: Tauranga, NZ

HeadLand Writers Festival

HeadLand Writers Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, sharing stories and indulging the mind. Across three days in October, the spectacular Tathra Headland will serve as a backdrop to an abu...

When: TBD

    Where: Tathra, NSW AU

Louisville Book Festival

The Louisville Book Festival is an annual event held in Louisville, Kentucky, dedicated to celebrating and promoting the love of reading, writing, and literacy. The festival features a variety of act...

When: TBD

    Where: Louisville, KY US

Bookfest Festival du Livre Windsor

BookFest Windsor is an annual literary festival by Literary Arts Windsor. Join us for a stellar & diverse lineup of authors from across Canada! Celebrate our 20th year of presenting the best in contem...

When: TBD

    Where: Windsor, ON CA

Southern Gothic Festival

Southern Gothic is a subgenre of Gothic fiction that uniquely intertwines the supernatural with the cultural and historical context of the American South. It often explores themes of decay, isolation,...

When: TBD

    Where: Camden, SC US

Creative Writing Festival

The Creative Writing Festival is a production of The Writer’s Guild, an Astoria-based nonprofit. An expansion of a previous annual literary event, the festival will offer three days of conversations...

When: TBD

    Where: Astoria, OR US

Cat Writers Association Virtual Conference

A fun, educational virtual conference for cat communicators, with various speakers over two days on everything from writing cats into fiction to self-publishing and media relations. ...

When: TBD

    Where: St Louis, MO US

Queen City Word Fest

The Queen City Word Fest promises to be a dynamic and enriching experience for book lovers, writers and readers alike. With a vibrant lineup of authors, engaging panel discussions, book signings and m...

When: TBD

    Where: Staunton, VA US

Butser Book Festival

An incredible two days of entertainment and inspiration with bestselling writers! Join us for our inaugural book festival celebrating words, world building and the wilderness that inspires us. We will...

When: TBD

    Where: Waterlooville, Hampshire, England UK

Las Vegas Book Festival

The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada. Our annual celebration of the written, spoken and illustrated word is free and open to the public....

When: TBD

    Where: Las Vegas, NV US

West Virginia Book Festival

The West Virginia Book Festival is a gathering of authors, vendors, publicists and readers who are enthusiastic about the power of the written word. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Charleston, WV US

Maryland Writers’ Association Annual Conference

Join aspiring, emerging, and established writers at the Maryland Writers’ Association’s (MWA) Annual Brain to Bookshelf Conference. At MWA, we’re dedicated to the art, business and craft of writ...

When: TBD

    Where: Baltimore, MD US

Desert Foothills Book Festival

The Desert Foothills Book Festival is a celebration of the importance of reading in our community. Offered free to the public, the festival exists to promote literacy and a love of reading among adult...

When: TBD

    Where: Scottsdale, AZ US

Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors

The Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors, brings writers and illustrators from around the country to Lincoln School. Authors give talks throughout the day, sign their books and ming...

When: TBD

    Where: Providence, RI US

Omagh Literary Festival

The Omagh Literary Festival celebrates the work of Benedict Kiely and other contemporary Irish writers. The yearly festival includes lectures, readings, performances and other events celebrating the l...

When: TBD

    Where: Omagh, N Ireland UK

Pride on the Page

Pride on the Page is an annual book festival celebrating LGBTQ+ authors and voices. This free, all-day festival features six-panel discussions with over 25 LGBTQ+ authors and allies. Topics range from...

When: TBD

    Where: Palm Springs, CA US

Maplewood—South Orange (MAPSO) Book Festival

New Jersey's premier book festival, held in the diverse and creative towns of Maplewood and South Orange brings together readers and authors in celebration of the joy and diversity of the written...

When: TBD

    Where: Maplewood, NJ US

London Literature Festival

The London Literature Festival is an annual event that has been showcasing the best in contemporary literature for over a decade. Taking place at the Southbank Centre in London, the festival attracts ...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars are invited to present their work. A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Columbus, MS US

Norwich Book Festival

Presented by The Forum, with key partners from across the county, Norwich Book Festival honours the city's literary heritage, and contemporary love for literature. With author talks, readings, b...

When: TBD

    Where: Norwich, England UK

A Blether O Books Festival

Join us at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum as we welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature....

When: TBD

    Where: Alloway, Scotland UK

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

Dealers from across North America and beyond descend annually upon Seattle, offering for sale thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, ephemera, manus...

When: TBD

    Where: Seattle, WA US

Hawai’i Book and Music Festival

The Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival is an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and cultures of Hawaii through literature and music. The festival features a variety of activities, including t...

When: TBD

    Where: Honolulu, HI US

Rooted & Written Conference

Forty-six Rooted & Written Fellows will be selected to attend nine days of classes, workshops, and mentoring, plus the opportunity to participate in lunchtime Conversations with featured literary ...

When: TBD

    Where: San Francisco, CA US

Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival

Hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, the annual celebration of literary talent includes author talks and cultural demonstrations. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ann Arbor, MI US

Lit & Luz Festival

The Lit & Luz Festival was formed to support the creation of new art through international collaboration and make space for essential dialogues between residents of Mexico and the United States. It h...

When: TBD

    Where: Chicago, IL US

Wantage Literary Festival

The Wantage Literary Festival is an annual event that celebrates literature, poetry, comedy, history, science, and the arts in and around Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK. The festival is dedicated to promoti...

When: TBD

    Where: Wantage, England UK

South Texas Book Festival

STBF combines literacy (regional and national authors) and children’s entertainment in a festive atmosphere that promotes a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure. The festival is free and open to t...

When: TBD

    Where: McAllen, TX US

November 2025

Buckeye Book Fair

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When: November 01, 2025

    Where: Wooster, OH US

Words Fest

During the first weekend of November each year, Words brings the Southwestern Ontario region together for a celebration of creative ideas, artistic expression, and cultural diversity. Words features emerging and established writers from London, Canada, and beyond, showcasing new works and provocativ...

When: November 01 - November 07, 2025

    Where: London, ON CA

International Istanbul Book Fair

The Istanbul Book Fair is Turkey’s largest book event, held annually since 1982. It boasts visits by both regional and international authors and publishers, and a wide attendance by the reading public....

When: November 01 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Istanbul, TR

Louisiana Book Festival

The Louisiana Book Festival is a free, nationally recognized literary event that typically takes place live and in-person around Capitol Park in Baton Rouge. The festival offers you a chance to see exceptional writers, find new books to read, and enjoy some thought-provoking presentations....

When: November 01, 2025

    Where: Baton Rouge, LA US

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival

We’re bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to our newly renovated Jenny Belzberg Theatre at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. ...

When: November 01 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Banff, AB CA

Kentucky Book Festival

A program of Kentucky Humanities, the Kentucky Book Festival (formerly Kentucky Book Fair) is the first and largest book festival in the Commonwealth. Festival events seek to connect book-lovers and authors, spark engaging conversations, and empower readers by providing access to new books as well a...

When: November 01, 2025

    Where: Lexington, KY US

Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival

Inspiring and entertaining, the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival delivers a variety of opportunities for the community to learn and experience Jewish literary, culture and performing arts. The Festival is one of the city’s leading cultural and literary events, attracting a l...

When: November 02 - November 15, 2025

    Where: Houston, TX US

Whistler Writers Festival

This is an annual event in Whistler, which WWS started in 2002. It is a multi-venue, multi-artist, multi-day event. The program includes short seminars on various topics, a Masters workshop series for new and emerging writers on various topics of craft (e.g., writing the young adult novel, travel wr...

When: November 02, 2025

    Where: Whistler, BC CA

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more. The Festival is nat...

When: November 02 - November 16, 2025

    Where: St. Louis, MO US

Bridport Literary Festival

This vibrant annual festival brings a variety of authors to different venues in and around Bridport. Perfect for all book lovers, the festival has a wide literary range, from nationally acclaimed and prize-winning authors, to local gems who represent the creative community of West Dorset. Speakers i...

When: November 02 - November 08, 2025

    Where: Bridport, England UK

Dublin Book Festival

The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and vibrant book festivals, running since June 2006. The annual public festival showcases, supports and develops Irish publishing by programming, publicizing and selling Irish published books, their authors, editors and contributors –...

When: November 05 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Dublin, Leinster IE

Stroud Book Festival

Stroud Book Festival celebrates all things books. Headed up by a team of local authors, literary and cultural professionals, and with Ian McEwan as patron, the festival presents a creative programme of high-quality, entertaining and thought-provoking events to engage this vibrant local community. St...

When: November 05 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Stroud, England UK

Medical Writing & Communication Conference

AMWA’s annual conference offers an innovative and dynamic learning experience that connects you with colleagues in the medical communication industry. Participants will enjoy unlimited access to education sessions led by subject matter experts across various content areas, engage in roundtable dis...

When: November 05 - November 08, 2025

    Where: Phoenix, AZ US

Lunenburg Lit Festival

The Lunenburg Lit Festival is a celebration of storytelling on the South Shore. There’s no better way to get inside a storyteller’s head than have them read to you. We’re very excited to be one of the only live and in person literary events of the season.

Join us this fall to e...

When: November 06 - November 08, 2025

    Where: Lunenburg, NS CA

Whitby Lit Fest

Whitby’s Literature Festival is a celebration of writing and authors, past and present, in many genres, including novels, short stories, plays and poetry, some of which have been inspired by Whitby along the way....

When: November 06 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Whitby, England UK

Great Lakes Writers Festival

The two-day long festival features two renowned writers who will be reading their works, conducting workshops, Q&A sessions, meetings, and so much more. This festival is a great opportunity for Muskies to explore creative writing and discover their hidden passions. ...

When: November 06 - November 07, 2025

    Where: Sheboygan, WI US

Hal-Con

Since 2010, this community-focused conference has brought some of the biggest names in the sci-fi, fantasy and gaming world to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax is the hub of the Maritimes and we think it’s the perfect backdrop for Atlantic Canada’s biggest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention.

When: November 07 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival

Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival is an intimate three-day celebration of the literary arts. The festival features some of Canada’s most celebrated authors, poets, playwrights, and songwriters. Wordstock Sudbury creates opportunities for vital conversations that challenge assumptions, explore di...

When: November 07 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Sudbury, ON CA

Twentynine Palms Book Festival

Discover an array of literary treasures with renowned authors, engage in enriching book signings, immerse yourself in live sessions, and connect at networking functions....

When: November 07 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Twentynine Palms, CA US

Singapore Writers Festival

The Singapore Writers Festival, one of Asia’s premier literary events, started in 1986 as a biennial festival. Now organised by Arts House Limited, SWF is a much anticipated event on the cultural calendar, presenting the world’s major literary talents to Singaporeans while shining a spot...

When: November 07 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Singapore, SG

Charleston Literary Festival

Since its founding in 2017, the Charleston Literary Festival has become an integral part of the cultural landscape in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. In just a few short years, the festival has gained a reputation for including a diverse range of distinguished speakers, some of wh...

When: November 07 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Charleston, SC US

Burbank Book Fest

The page-turning event will feature 20 authors from various genres, including young adult fiction, romance, comic books, and poetry.
Attendees can expect shelves with extra stocks of books for purchase and meet a rotating host of authors every hour to sign books and chat over coffee and scone...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: Burbank, CA US

Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is honored to be one of the largest and most prestigious literary events in the nation, typically welcoming 50,000 people from around the state, spread throughout the grounds of the State Capitol and along Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue. ...

When: November 08 - November 09, 2025

    Where: Austin, TX US

Rappahannock Writers Conference

Join us for a day celebrating writers with informational workshops and panel discussions. Topics include freelance writing, building tension, writing for teens and kids, magical realism, receiving feedback, creating characters, settings, and poetry. ...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: Fredericksburg, VA US

Twin Cities Book Festival

Twin Cities Book Festival, one of the biggest gatherings of book lovers in the state, celebrates its 20th anniversary with everyone returning in person to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Presented by Rain Taxi Review, the festival is free, and there is plent...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: St Paul, MN US

Portland Book Festival

Launched in 2005 under the name Wordstock, the Portland Book Festival came under the Literary Arts umbrella in 2014 and relaunched in 2015 with more than 80 authors in attendance. Since then, the number of presenters, venues, and pop-ups has continued to grow to accommodate its increasing popularity...

When: November 08, 2025

    Where: Portland, OR US

Iceland Noir

Over the course of our festival weekend, it will be our absolute pleasure to play host to some of the biggest names in the international crime fiction community....

When: November 12 - November 15, 2025

    Where: Reykjavik, IS

Derby Book Festival

A Festival which brings Derby’s residents together in a love of books and inspires new readers to appreciate the pleasure and power of reading. The festival includes over 100 book-related events during Summer (May) and Autumn (November) Editions...

When: November 14 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Derby, England UK

Louder than Words Festival

A literary festival celebrating the best in music publishing and published words in music. As well as hearing stories from these incredible personalities, the Festival also offers a unique chance to get up close to people often only seen on the stage; in a much more social, conducive atmosphere....

When: November 14 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Manchester, England UK

Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair

Whether you are an experienced or novice book collector, a librarian or an archivist, a scholar or an academic, or are simply interested in books and the book arts in general, you will be bound to find something to your taste. We invite you to visit the fair, explore the booths, and purchase the tre...

When: November 14 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Toronto, ON CA

Bluffton Book Festival

Raising literacy levels in the Southeast Region. Bringing awareness to literary talent while raising money for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation & The Literacy Center. ...

When: November 15 - November 16, 2025

    Where: Bluffton, SC US

Miami Bookfair International

The Miami Book Fair International Presented by The Center for Literature and Theater at Miami Dade College is the nation’s largest literary event. ...

When: November 16 - November 23, 2025

    Where: Miami, FL US

Dingle Literary Festival

The Dingle Literary Festival was established in 2019 to create an annual book festival to bring readers and authors together in West Kerry. It’s a literary festival that celebrates living writers as well as honouring the literary heritage of the area. Festival events happen in both Irish and Engli...

When: November 21 - November 23, 2025

    Where: Dingle, Co. Kerry IE

Northampton Book & Arts Fair

Readings, talks and book signings by fiction writers, graphic novelists, poets, children’s book writers & illustrators, publishing and culinary historians, and independent publishers, as well as book arts demonstrations ...

When: November 22, 2025

    Where: Northampton, PA US

Cambridge Literary Festival

Cambridge Literary Festival (CLF) began as Cambridge Wordfest in 2003, when we had our first annual Spring Festival. We began hosting Winter Festivals in 2008. Cambridge Literary Festival soon became a much-loved and regular highlight drawing large audiences from Cambridge and the rest of the UK. ...

When: November 22 - November 23, 2025

    Where: Cambridge, England UK

Hay Festival

The Hay Festival, founded in 1988, offers a fortnight of live and online conversations, debates and performances, and an inspiring, free Programme for Schools. ...

When: November 27 - November 30, 2025

    Where: Hay-on-Wye, Powys, Wales UK

Wild Writers Literary Festival

A weekend celebration of literature, with panels, conversations, writers' craft classes and mentorships, and a chance to allow established and emerging Canadian writers to share their writing an...

When: TBD

    Where: Waterloo, ON CA

Pat Conroy Literary Festival

Presented by the Pat Conroy Literary Center the annual festival will be held as a series of author presentations and panel discussions, writing workshops, exhibits, and virtual tours. Join us as we ho...

When: TBD

    Where: Beaufort, SC US

Write in the Harbor

Write in the Harbor is a regional writers’ conference held each November at Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. The annual event provides a space for writers of all levels to come toget...

When: TBD

    Where: Gig Harbor, WA US

Queenstown Writers Festival

The Queenstown Writers Festival is a biennial boutique festival that brings writers and readers together to celebrate the written word in many forms. This event features novelists, poets, short-story...

When: TBD

    Where: Queenstown, , Otago NZ

Jackson Hole Writers Conference

The annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference brings top agents, editors and authors together each June for a celebration of the craft of writing. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Jackson Hole, WY US

Fraser Valley Writers Festival

The Fraser Valley Writers Festival began as the Mission Writers & Readers Festival in 2008. Founded by the Lifetime Learning Centre Society, the MWRF ran for a decade before they passed the operat...

When: TBD

    Where: Abbotsford, BC CA

C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference

The C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference focuses on women writers from all genres and all experience levels, from journalism to mass market books to literary endeavors, and beyond. Our goal is to prov...

When: TBD

    Where: Conway, AR US

Green Mountain Book Festival

The Green Mountain Book Festival is an annual literary event held in Burlington, Vermont. It celebrates free expression, diverse voices, and a shared love of reading and books. The festival features a...

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, VT US

Burlington Literary Festival

During this month-long celebration of literature, we welcome authors, celebrate books, and (virtually) visit with local and national literary treasures....

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, ON CA

Book Fest @ Bank Street

BookFest is an event devoted to the celebration, discovery, and discussion of books for children and teens. This event, designed for adults, features luminaries from the children’s literature commu...

When: TBD

    Where: New York, NY US

Book Festival of the MJCCA

Mark your calendars for the annual Book Festival of the MJCCA—featuring more than 40 renowned authors in November each year. Whether you’re a book lover or simply interested in hearing from names ...

When: TBD

    Where: Dunwoody, GA US

Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books

The annual Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books includes many authors and artists under one roof with panelists, keynote addresses, presentations, signings, music and food. The festival takes place ...

When: TBD

    Where: Waukesha, WI US

Afterwords Literary Festival

The AfterWords Literary Festival brings the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian writers together in Halifax ...

When: TBD

    Where: Halifax, NS CA

A2 Community Bookfest

The A2 Community Bookfest (previously the Kerrytown BookFest) is held in late summer and celebrates books, those who create them, and those who read them. Our primary goal is to highlight our area’s...

When: TBD

    Where: Ann Arbor, MI US

Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival

Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival (TARWF) is Australia’s southern-most literary festival, a celebration of books, writing and community in the glorious Huon Valley, Tasmania. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Huon Valley, TAS AU

FOLD Kids Book Festival

Celebrating a diverse array of Canadian children’s literature through events specifically designed for kids, families, and educators. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Brampton, ON CA

Chester Literature Festival

The Chester Literature Festival is a vibrant annual event held in Chester, UK, celebrating the written and spoken word. Organized by Storyhouse, the festival features a diverse lineup of best-selling ...

When: TBD

    Where: Chester, England UK

Malta Book Festival

The Malta Book Festival is the foremost book celebration in the country’s cultural calendar. Annually, the MBF boasts an attendance rate of 50,000 visitors, the participation of some 50 exhibitors, ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ta Qali, MT

All Write, Columbia, Fiction Writers Conference

This four-day intensive writing conference will focus on both the craft and the business of writing fiction. It will include writing workshops, craft and creativity talks by esteemed guest authors and...

When: TBD

    Where: Spencertown, NY US

BVI Literary Arts Festival

The BVI Literary Arts Festival (BVI Lit Fest) is an annual coming together of writers, poets, publishers, booksellers and book lovers to celebrate the literary arts and the creative process through wo...

When: TBD

    Where: Tortola, BVI VI

Verb Readers and Writers Festival

The Verb Readers and Writers Festival is an annual literary event held in Wellington, New Zealand. It's a vibrant celebration of books, reading, ideas, and conversations, bringing together writer...

When: TBD

    Where: Wellington, NZ

Pee Dee Fiction & Poetry Festival

Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina is proud to celebrate literature and reading with the annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival. Free and open to the public, the festival is hel...

When: TBD

    Where: Florence, SC US

Australian Short Story Festival

The Australian Short Story Festival is an annual festival celebrating short stories in written and spoken forms. Founded by Anna Solding of MidnightSun Publishing and Caroline Wood of Margaret Rive...

When: TBD

    Where: Adelaide, SA AU

Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair

This three-day event features fine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, modern first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian boo...

When: TBD

    Where: Boston, MA US

ScienceWriters Conference

The annual ScienceWriters conference is a joint meeting of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. A mix of professional development worksh...

When: TBD

    Where: Raleigh, NC US

Gibraltar Literary Festival

The Gibraltar Literary festival aims to bring together world class writers and speakers for four days of public events, staged in the famous Regency Garrison Library and other historic buildings withi...

When: TBD

    Where: Gibraltar, GI GB-

YALLFest Charleston Young Adult Book Festival

YALLFest is a Young Adult book festival hosted by Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston, South Carolina. YALLFest signings, panels, and other events take place at the bookstore as well as at other venues t...

When: TBD

    Where: Charleston, SC US

Southern California Poetry Festival

The Southern California Poetry Festival is an annual event celebrating poetry and the rich cultural diversity of Southern California. Founded in 2016 by Sonia Greenfield and Donna Hilbert, the festiva...

When: TBD

    Where: Los Angeles, CA US

Books by the Banks

Books by the Banks is a celebration of books, reading, and the cultural arts. We work throughout the year to present and promote authors, while promoting the joy of literacy and lifelong learning thro...

When: TBD

    Where: Cincinnati, OH US

Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival

The event takes place primarily in Dulverton Town Hall, with author talks thoughout the weekend. Other events – book readings, an informal ‘Introduction to Crime Writing’ discussion and a ‘Me...

When: TBD

    Where: Dulverton, England UK

Non-Fiction Comics Festival

The annual Non-Fiction Comics Festival will feature panel discussions, workshops, and exhibiting cartoonists creating non-fiction and autobiographical work....

When: TBD

    Where: Burlington, VT US

Northwest Montana Book Festival

Just in time for reading season, the Northwest Montana History Museum welcomes book writers and lovers for a program of speakers and exhibitors focused on Northwest Montana....

When: TBD

    Where: Kalispell, MT US

Wymondham Words

Wymondham Words is an annual literary festival held in Wymondham, Norfolk, UK. Established in 2010, it has grown to include a variety of events, such as readings, workshops, performances, and discussi...

When: TBD

    Where: Wymondham, England UK

Yukon Words

Yukon Words aims to support all word artists, regardless of their media--writing, storytelling, journalism, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting or songwriting.. Readings, panels, workshops and free eve...

When: TBD

    Where: Whitehorse, YK CA

Scribes and Vibes

A festival to celebrate all things zine and other short literature. The festival will feature short literary forms from individuals and groups, alongside experimental music, improvisation and spoken-w...

When: TBD

    Where: Duluth, MN US

Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival

Traditionally held at the Cove Burgh Hall, the festival brings renowned authors to a local audience, and usually runs over a weekend in November. ...

When: TBD

    Where: Helensburgh, Scotland UK

St. Andrew's Book Festival

The St Andrew’s Book Festival, organized by Scots in London, features an exciting and ambitious program that appeals to a wide audience. With a lineup that includes well-known authors, debut writers...

When: TBD

    Where: London, England UK

VERSeFest

VERSeFest is Ottawa’s annual International Festival of Poetry. Built on a mandate of fostering creative crossroads and community, we feature English and French poetry of all traditions, styles, and ...

When: TBD

    Where: Ottawa, ON CA

January 2026

Cleveland Jewish Book Festival

This annual festival celebrates Jewish authors, books and ideas. Featuring books written by nationally and internationally acclaimed authors, participants will hear the stories behind a broad range of topics including Jewish life, historical fiction, Israeli literature, cooking, memoirs and more.

When: January 01 - April 30, 2025

    Where: Beachwood, OH US

Books That Changed My Life Festival

This annual celebration of programs spans two months and highlights the transformative power of books in our lives. Enjoy a captivating read from our pop-up library located in The Laurie M. Tisch Gallery in the lobby. Join us for thought-provoking conversations and events featuring notable figures a...

When: January 01 - February 27, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

MCM-Meridian Sttorytelling Festival

The Storytelling Festival highlights MCM-Meridian’s literacy initiative by hosting performing artists and special guests at the museum. This event features a day of interactive reading, creative storytelling, and musical performances that bring the art of storytelling to life....

When: January 15, 2025

    Where: Meridian, MS US

Colrain Poetry Manuscript Conference

The only writers conference focused entirely on book-length & chapbook-length poetry manuscripts. Founded by poet Joan Houlihan, the conference is held 9-10 times a year in locations around the United States and consists of book-length and chapbook-length poetry manuscript reviews by editors and pub...

When: January 17 - January 20, 2025

    Where: Acton, MA US

Albuquerque Comicon

Albuquerque Comic Con is New Mexico’s premiere pop culture event. If its January, Its Albuquerque Comic Con. We combine the brightest Comic and Media talent for one amazing weekend!~...

When: January 17 - January 19, 2025

    Where: Albuquerque, NM US

North Island Writers Conference

The North Island Writers Conference is an annual event held in Courtenay, British Columbia, co-hosted by the Comox Valley Writers Society and North Island College. The conference features a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for writers of all levels....

When: January 17 - January 19, 2025

    Where: Courtenay, BC CA

Writers in Paradise

For over a decade, Writers in Paradise has helped talented writers better their craft. The intimate size and secluded location of Eckerd College allow you the time and opportunity to share your manuscripts, critique one another’s work with our award-winning faculty, and discuss the craft of wri...

When: January 18 - January 25, 2025

    Where: St. Petersburg, FL US

Biographers International Organization (BIO) Biography Lab

The conference features panels on current issues in biography and the craft of biography, including discussions on building suspense, getting into print, Black women’s biography, and more. ...

When: January 18, 2025

    Where: New York, NY US

Fredericksburg Book Festival

The event, sponsored by Friends of the Written Word and hosted by Pioneer Memorial Library, is free and open to the public, and features events for both adults and children....

When: January 18, 2025

    Where: Fredericksburg, TX US

Black Ink

Black Ink Book Festival’s goal is to promote public awareness of the importance of African American contributions to American literature and public conversation. Authors will present fiction, poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, self-help, and spiritual offerings. ...

When: January 18 - January 20, 2025

    Where: Charleston, NC US

Florida Storytelling Festival

The Florida Storytelling Festival is a premier storytelling event, known nationally for its unique combination of workshops, concerts, youthful voices, and sense of community. People come from across the state of Florida and beyond to explore and savor the art of storytelling. We celebrate stories i...

When: January 23 - January 26, 2025

    Where: Mount Dora, FL US

Kerala Literature Festival

The Kerala Literature Festival stands as Asia`s largest literature festival with over half a million footfall. Nestled along the shores of the Arabian Sea in Calicut, KLF caters to all ages and interests, fostering connections between readers and writers for inspiration, entertainment, and discussio...

When: January 23 - January 26, 2025

    Where: Calicut-Kozhikode, Kerala IN

Rare Book Fair Stuttgart

More than 60 antiquarian bookshops and galleries from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as from Belgium, Hungary, France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Great Britain and the USA, are presenting valuable and bibliophilic books, manuscripts, graphics, autographs and illustrated works....

When: January 24 - January 26, 2025

    Where: Stuttgart, DE

JAX Urban Book Festival

The JAX Urban Book Festival is an annual celebration of literature and culture held in Jacksonville, Florida. The festival aims to foster social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision. ...

When: January 25, 2025

    Where: Jacksonville, FL US

International Kolkata Book Fair

The International Kolkata Book Fair is a winter fair in Kolkata. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fair—the book fair is primarily for the general public rather than whole-sale distributors. ...

When: January 28 - February 09, 2025

    Where: Kolkata, IN

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is an international literature festival held annually in the United Arab Emirates. The festival is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the auspices of the Emirates Literature Foundation. It is the largest literary festi...

When: January 29 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Dubai, AE

Lions in Winter Literary Festival

Lions in Winter is an annual literary festival that has included author readings, craft talks by featured writers in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, editors panels, book fairs, and more. ...

When: January 29 - January 30, 2025

    Where: Charleston, IL US

Angoulême International Comics Festival

The Angoulême International Comics Festival is the second largest comics festival in Europe after the Lucca Comics & Games in Italy, and the third biggest in the world after Lucca Comics & Games and the Comiket of Japan. It has occurred every year since 1974 in Angoulême, France, in January....

When: January 29 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Angoulême, FR

Wolverhampton Literature Festival

Wolverhampton Literature Festival is an annual event held on the first weekend of February, hosted by the City of Wolverhampton Council with funding support from Arts Council England. The festival aims to amplify and celebrate the voices of authors, poets, writers, storytellers, and publishers from...

When: January 31 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Wolverhampton, England UK

Catholic Writers’ Conference Online

A professional, faith-focused writers conference attended in the convenience of your own home!
This affordably priced, online conference eliminates the need for costly travel, without sacrificing professionalism. Not only will you receive excellent instruction from some of the top Catholic na...

When: January 31 - February 02, 2025

    Where: Online, IN US

Sunshine State Book Festival

Florida has an amazing literary history dating back to William Bartram nearly 250 years ago. Today, Gainesville is a leading center of literary culture and home to hundreds of writers, novelists, playwrights, and poets, many of whom you can meet at the Sunshine State Book Festival....

When: January 31 - February 01, 2025

    Where: Gainesville, FL US