Authors ~ Storytellers ~ Poets ~ Musicians ~ Acrobats
Discussions ~ Readings ~ Talks ~ Performances

 

SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE 2026

 

The next Swindon Festival of Literature is scheduled to take place from 4th to 10th May 2026. 

 

It will present a wide range of Literature-linked events, in Swindon, and will start with the ever-popular Dawn Chorus on 4th May, and finish with the fabulous Festival Finale on 10th May.

 

In between, there will be a host of daily events, including fascinating author talks and presentations at the Arts Centre, at the town’s bookshops, libraries, and Lower Shaw Farm. 

 

There are also likely to be writing workshops, poetry in a park, a fourth Flash Fiction Slam, storytelling events, a film night, and a Children & Families Activities Day on 10th May.​

 

If you have any ideas for Festival events or authors you would like to recommend, now is the time to contact us at swindonlitfest@lowershawfarm.co.uk or on 01793 771080

 

​The Festival programme will be launched at 12 midday on Thursday 2nd April ‘26.  

 

We are looking forward once again to celebrating good reading, fine writing, and free speaking, in Swindon.

 

Love Literature!  Love Life! ​

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Matt Holland

Festival Organiser

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P.S. Information about events that took place in recent years,

both physical and virtual, is still available to see here.​