Welcome to the Farnham Literary Festival 2025, 6 – 16 March

Welcome to the 2025 Farnham Literary Festival where we are celebrating literature in all its forms! Join us this year from the 6th to the 16th of March and immerse yourself in the world of books, novels, poetry, spoken word, illustration, film, theatre, creative writing, flash fiction and more. This year’s festival is bigger and better than ever.

Farnham Town Council, in collaboration with our festival partners and venues, has arranged over 50 different events involving more than 100 writers, presenters and performers. There really is something for everyone.

We’re also delighted to be offering a rich programme for local schools which has been arranged in partnership with the Blue Bear Bookshop. The festival is a celebration of Farnham itself, our wonderful community hubs and interesting buildings, with more venues in use than ever before. Whether you are a seasoned literary festivalgoer or a first timer, come and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere as you listen to great author talks, panels, readings and performances.

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What has been said about Farnham Literary Festival:

The 2024 festival was the third in Farnham and was once again a huge success. Over 2,500 people took part in 40 events across the 10 days. The festival inspired, enthused, educated and entertained, bringing literature, books and writing to people of all interests.

Among the highlights were author visits to school children, a sold-out evening with Hugh Bonneville, a history day at Farnham Castle with Alison Weir and Louise Morrish, and workshops for all ages.

Feedback from participating authors:

‘I’m delighted to say I’ve just had a splendid evening in St Andrew’s Church as apart of the Farnham Literary Festival…This is the third iteration of the festival and it has gone from strength to strength, and I wish it every success for the future.’ – Hugh Bonneville, Actor and Author

‘I’m delighted to have just been at the Farnham Literary Festival in a fantastic venue selling heaps and heaps of books to the nicest audience I’ve ever had. It’s been just wonderful…..I’m going home very joyful.’ – Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Author

 

 

‘Thank you SO much for inviting me. I can honestly say that it was one of the nicest, friendliest, best organised literary festivals I’ve ever attended, either as speaker or audience member – big enough to have a real presence, small enough to be welcoming.’ – Carrie Dunn, Author

‘Thanks again for inviting me to talk at the Farnham Literary Festival and for such a wonderfully organised event from beginning to end. I felt very supported by you and your team on the day.’ – Joanna Foat, Author

Venues

The festival made great use of some of Farnham’s much loved and familiar buildings, particularly those linked to culture and learning, such as the Museum of Farnham, Farnham Maltings, Blue Bear Bookshop and Oxfam Books and Music. Read more about venues for 2024, including how to host a festival event at your venue.