New Writing SouthBrighton Festival
May
Celebration of British and international performing arts, bringing
and commissioning events to and for Brighton and reflecting the thriving
creativity of its own artistic community.
Brighton Festival Fringe
May
Open access, mixed arts festival with hundreds of events in and around Brighton and Hove. Visit their website to register your event or find out more about events.
Charleston Festival
May
Charleston, country home of Bloomsbury artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell
hosts an annual literary festival.
Find out more on 01323 811 626
Chichester Festivities
June/July
A mixed arts festival of international orchestras, jazz, contemporary sculpture,
including an expanding talks and literature programme.
Get in contact on 01243 785 718
Chiddingly Festival
20 September - 7 October
Chiddingly is a special place in the age of the Global Village with a
mixed arts festival that welcomes international performances as well
as celebrates the local community.
Folkestone
Book Festival Festival
2 - 10 November
The Folkestone Literary Festival is now in its
7th year and this year will see a whole host of events, speakers and
music to appeal to all tastes. From biography to fiction, and philosophy
to travel, the Folkestone Literary Festival really does have something
for everyone! you
can find details here or
give Folkestone Lit a ring on 01303 245 799
Guildford Book Festival
15 - 27
October
The Festival plays
host to a diverse range of authors and poets from many different backgrounds.
You can call the box office on 01483 444 334
Lewes
Live Literature
23 - 28 October
Annual Live Literature Festival that showcases nationally acclaimed writers
alongside writers, performers, poets and musicians based in the South
East.
Get in contact on 01273 483 181
Rye Arts Festival
September
A general arts festival with some literature events.
The
Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival
Two weeks prior to Easter
Features over 200 authors, including fiction, biography, history,
poetry, science, travel and current affairs.
You can phone on 01865 514 149
British Council
For a full listing of all UK literary festivals