Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival | 11 - 25 October

We're excited to welcome Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival back to Harrogate this autumn, returning from 11–25 October 2026 for two weeks of inspiring conversations, unforgettable stories and exceptional literary events.

This year's Festival welcomes an outstanding line-up of bestselling authors, broadcasters, literary icons and inspiring speakers to Harrogate. Among the first names announced are Kate Mosse, Dame Prue Leith, Julian Clary, Sophie Raworth, Sir Ben Okri, Heather Morris and Sir John Curtice, with many more exciting names still to be revealed.

As Harrogate International Festivals celebrates its 60th anniversary, we can't wait to celebrate the power of stories in all their forms with you this October.

Booking Information

Friends of the Festival can book from 12pm tomorrow (Wednesday 5 August), with priority access to tickets.

General sale opens on Wednesday 19 August.

*Friends of the Festival will need to log into their Festival account to make an online booking. Please contact the Box Office on 01423 562303 for assistance with your booking.

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As a Friend of the Festival, you'll enjoy priority access to tickets for the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, giving you the best chance to book the events you don't want to miss before they go on general sale.

Alongside early booking, you'll receive priority entry to unreserved events and exclusive offers from Festival partners. Most importantly, your support helps us bring world-class writers and unforgettable literary experiences to Harrogate year after year.

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