Folkestone Book Festival 2026

Are you ready to step into a world of stories that can shift perspectives and open new ways of connecting? The Folkestone Book Festival 2026 is set to take place from Thursday, 5 November to Sunday, 22 November 2026, at the Quarterhouse in Folkestone. The festival invites attendees to explore new ideas, big and small, through a range of events, including the Local Authors Showcase and the Primary School Series.

Festival curator Sophie Haydock is a novelist, journalist, and cultural curator who has been shaping the programme. Haydock is the author of two novels, The Flames and Madame Matisse, and has written for publications such as The Sunday Times and The Guardian. As Curator of Books, Ideas and Community at Creative Folkestone, she has programmed the annual Folkestone Book Festival since 2024 and leads the town-wide Folkestone is a Library project.

The festival promises to be a unique experience, with events that will take place not only on stage but also in foyers, queues, and other unexpected spaces. Attendees can expect to engage with world-class headliners, local authors, and inspiring stories. Tickets are with the button beside the article.