Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, Harrogate, 11-25 October

Starting with the Salon North event on 24 September:

WHAT'S ON FESTIVALS JOIN & SUPPORT MY ACCOUNT Books, books, glorious books! Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival coming soon... After a wonderful summer of world-class music, Spiegeltent grooves and Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival capers (maybe our best one yet?), September is here, and we're looking ahead to our next lot of cultural treats. This month we have our much-loved Raworths Salon North on Thursday 24 September - more than just a night out, it's an evening of big ideas, fascinating conversation and unexpected discoveries that will stay with you long after you leave. Hot on its heels is our 2026 Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival from 11 - 25 October, bringing together a vibrant mix of voices, ideas and experience. Featuring an outstanding line-up and covering a diverse range of topics, from gardens to politics, crime fiction to running, aging to current affairs, there's something for everyone (plus more names to be announced soon, including the Raworths Family Literature Festival line-up).  Take a look at what's on and book yourself in; we look forward to seeing you soon. See full programme Raworths Salon North | 24 Sept | 7:30pm Three brilliant speakers, three brilliant talks to get your brain buzzing: Anthropologist Deborah Hyde explores why we're drawn to the supernatural Neuroscientist Professor Adam Zeman on memory, daydreams, and our mind's eye Psychologist Dr Madeleine Pownall uncovers the forgotten women who shaped modern psychology. Find out more A few highlights from this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival... Waking the Warriors with Ben Okri  11 Oct | 1.30pm The Isle of Good Karma with Alexander McCall Smith 11 Oct | 4.30pm Being Old & Learning to Love It  with Prue Leith  11 Oct | 6.30pm Yorkshire Life Literary Lunch with Sophie Raworth  22 Oct | 12pm Find out more Find out more Find out more Find out more Are you a running w*nker? with Alison Stankard 24 Oct | 11am Garden Yourself Happy with Jonny Hincks  24 Oct | 2pm Autumn with Kate Mosse  25 Oct | 12.30pm Find out more Find out more Find out more See the #RaworthsLitFest line-up here And a few words from our new sponsor... As the Official Gin Partner of Harrogate International Festivals, we're delighted to be raising a glass in celebration of creativity and community in our hometown. Inspired by Harrogate's heritage as a spa town, Slingsby Gin is crafted using locally sourced botanicals and water drawn from Harrogate's renowned aquifer. Every bottle celebrates exceptional flavour, Yorkshire craftsmanship and the place we're proud to call home. This summer, we welcomed back three much-loved favourites to the collection: Gooseberry Gin, Blackberry Gin and Marmalade Gin. They join our signature London Dry Gin and award-winning Yorkshire Rhubarb Gin to create a collection of distinctive spirits inspired by Yorkshire and crafted for every occasion. Together with Harrogate International Festivals, we're proud to be celebrating everything that makes Harrogate such a special place. Whether you're discovering Slingsby for the first time or rediscovering an old favourite, we invite you to explore our range of award-winning spirits and enjoy a taste of Yorkshire. Discover Slingsby SAVE THE DATE The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival Returns to Harrogate 22-25 July 2027 Weekend Break Packages go on sale this autumn, followed by the first programme announcements. More information coming soon. Follow us on social media for all the latest event updates TITLE SPONSOR Harrogate International Festivals. Registered Charity No.244861 32 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1DB.