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

 

WELCOME TO THE 33rd SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE, from 4th – 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 daytime and evening events, carefully spaced and placed to enable you to attend as many as your own timetable and stamina allow, including fascinating author talks and presentations at the Swindon Arts Centre and a host of other venues round town. 

 

For the full at-a-glance Festival diary, see here (after launch at 12 midday on Thursday 2nd April).

 

Writing and reading good books are both imaginative and beneficial activities. This Festival believes in the value of reading, as well as writing, talking, and listening. We celebrate the world of books, more especially so since 2026 has been designated the National Year of Reading.

 

Ours is a Festival which knows Swindon well and has faith in its followers, believing them eager to enjoy good reading, explore interesting ideas, and delight in a wide range of discussions.

 

Freedom of expression and information is ours to embrace and enjoy!

 

We welcome international, national, and local authors, speakers, and performers in Swindon.

 

Now, read on, and come along!

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Matt Holland

Festival Organiser

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 'Words are powerful. We can use them to make sense of life.'

 

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

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