1st - 10th May

 

10 days. 30+ world-class speakers. One unforgettable Bank Holiday weekend. 

 

Tickets are now officially on sale for all events from May 1st to 10th.

Highlights

Don’t miss out on our most anticipated sessions, including Donna Ashworth & Davina McCall at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Iain Dale & Mike Martin MP at Trinity Theatre and national treasure Gyles Brandreth helping us celebrate 100 Years of Winnie-The-Pooh at the Family Festival in Calverley Grounds. 

 

Headline Sponsor

A huge thanks to Headline Sponsor: Berry & Lamberts. 

Berry & Lamberts Solicitors are a longtime sponsor of Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival and we appreciate their continued support in 2026. 

Their unwavering commitment has allowed us to grow, innovate, and bring renowned authors & eager readers together year after year and ensured that the festival is accessible to all of our community through Pay What You Can tickets for many events. 

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