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.
Tickets for Whitby Lit Fest
Tickets can be purchased here.
Things To Do in Whitby
To discover what you can do in Whitby, read Mark Bibby Jackson’s article: Whitby and the North York Moors.