The Folkestone Book Festival from Creative Folkestone offers a packed programme of writers, authors, podcasters,  poets, musicians, satirists, and more from around the world. Enjoy talks, readings, poetry, workshops, tours and lots more, including a Christmas lights switch-on.

Price
Varies per event
Concessions (where stated - tunder 16s, full time students, 65 years +, registered unemployed and registered disabled
Cost-of-living ticket*: £5
Booking fees may apply
*no questions asked, operated on an honesty basis.

Runtime
11th to 22nd November 2026
Times vary - provisional on our calendar.

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible venue, ground floor spaces available for seated performances and two balcony wheelchair spaces available for standing events. Hearing loop system- advised to contact venue before to ensure suitable seats. Lift for accessing all floors, including the bar, toilets and balcony. Toilets are fully wheelchair accessible.

Good To Know
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, except in the case of a cancelled event or a substantial alteration to the performance. Paperless ticketing.

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