Eastbourne LitFest
A bookfest by the sea - for everyone
Eastbourne Litfest is an exciting new book event coming in September 2026 - a celebration of reading, writing, and wellbeing in our community. Join us for this inaugural event, taking place in venues across our beautiful town.
From panels and keynotes to hands-on creative experiences, Eastbourne LitFest will offer something for everyone.
Meet the authors of picture books, YA, nonfiction and adult fiction across a range of genres. Take part in workshops to tell stories through art and words. Help us celebrate voices from all walks and ages of life.
Programme details available from spring 2026. Register your interest to be the first to hear when tickets are on sale.
Eastbourne Literary Festival is a registered charity (Reg. Charity No. 1213229).
Our aims are to:
promote books, reading and literacy
foster a lifelong love of reading and writing
enhance the cultural life of Eastbourne
Our patrons are Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Josh Barbarinde, Lucy Mangan, and Christopher Hill.
Our trustees are Russ Miles, Emma McCleary and Chris Connelley.
Eastbourne LitFest is a warm and welcoming literary festival for all ages in our beautiful town by the sea.
With events for everyone, we’ll connect authors and audiences across the community. This is a gathering of readers, writers, and thinkers of all ages - coming together to explore the transformative power of words and books in the most beautiful town on the South Coast.