Events, Festivals and Exhibitions

Whitby Lit Fest, Yorkshire UK

19 November - 22 November

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Lee Child, Sir Alan Ayckbourn and Miriam Margolyes appear at the first Whitby Lit Fest from 19 to 22 November 2026

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By Mark Bibby Jackson
 

Whitby is set to welcome a wave of literary talent this autumn as it launches its first Whitby Lit Fest, running from 19 – 22 November 2026 across the historic North Yorkshire coastal town.

Whitby Lit Fest 2026

This year’s festival features Hugh Bonneville, Greta Scacchi, Ann Cleeves, Joanne Harris, John Boyne, Si King, Corinne Bailey Rae and more. A full lineup can be found here.

Sir Alan Ayckbourn © Tony Bartholomew
Sir Alan Ayckbourn © Tony Bartholomew

Tickets for Whitby Lit Fest

Tickets can be purchased here.

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Details

Start:
19 November
End:
22 November
Cost:
varies
Website:
https://whitbylitfest.org.uk/

Venue

Whitby
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Mark Bibby Jackson

Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home. Mark is a member and director of communications of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).

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