Faversham Literary Festival
@favlit.org
Book talks. In a brewery!
10-days of author talks and book events taking place annually in a Kentish medieval market town
20 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
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10-days of author talks and book events taking place annually in a Kentish medieval market town
20 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
Sign up for the festival newsletter to hear news about what's coming!
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Tickets for FLF 2026 are now on sale!
Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more
See our website for details
Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more
See our website for details
We look forward to seeing you in February!
Full programme available to view on the website 🤩
#FLF26 #FavershamLitFest #FavLitFest #Authors
Full programme available to view on the website 🤩
#FLF26 #FavershamLitFest #FavLitFest #Authors
January 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
We look forward to seeing you in February!
Full programme available to view on the website 🤩
#FLF26 #FavershamLitFest #FavLitFest #Authors
Full programme available to view on the website 🤩
#FLF26 #FavershamLitFest #FavLitFest #Authors
A great selection of children & family events taking place 20 Feb–1 March
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#FLF26 #FavLitFest #FavershamLiteraryFestival #ChildrensAuthors
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#FLF26 #FavLitFest #FavershamLiteraryFestival #ChildrensAuthors
January 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A great selection of children & family events taking place 20 Feb–1 March
See the festival website for details
#FLF26 #FavLitFest #FavershamLiteraryFestival #ChildrensAuthors
See the festival website for details
#FLF26 #FavLitFest #FavershamLiteraryFestival #ChildrensAuthors
Best-selling author of Chocolat, Joanne Harris, is making two appearances at this year's festival... talking about her latest novel Vianne and performing Storytime with her band. 📚
See the website for details
#flf26 #favershamliteraryfestival #events
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#flf26 #favershamliteraryfestival #events
January 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Best-selling author of Chocolat, Joanne Harris, is making two appearances at this year's festival... talking about her latest novel Vianne and performing Storytime with her band. 📚
See the website for details
#flf26 #favershamliteraryfestival #events
See the website for details
#flf26 #favershamliteraryfestival #events
December 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A rare treat in the centre of Faversham... on Saturday 28 Feb join Ali Smith (1–2pm), Jung Chang (3–4pm) and Jeanette Winterson (5–6pm) for a celebration of storytelling, history, ideas and imagination
December 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A rare treat in the centre of Faversham... on Saturday 28 Feb join Ali Smith (1–2pm), Jung Chang (3–4pm) and Jeanette Winterson (5–6pm) for a celebration of storytelling, history, ideas and imagination
Tickets available now. More than 80 author talks and events including comedy, music, politics, literary fiction, nature, children's & family events... take a look at the website!
December 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Tickets available now. More than 80 author talks and events including comedy, music, politics, literary fiction, nature, children's & family events... take a look at the website!
Tickets for FLF 2026 are now on sale!
Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more
See our website for details
Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more
See our website for details
December 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tickets for FLF 2026 are now on sale!
Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more
See our website for details
Lineup includes Bob Geldof, Jeanette Winterson, Ian McEwan, Charlie Higson & Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves), Jenny Eclair, Sir Trevor McDonald, Rob Newman, Sarah Raven, Simon Armitage, Rachel Parris, Robert Macfarlane and much more
See our website for details
Did you enjoy the festival? FLF 2025 photographs are now up on our website 😍
April 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Did you enjoy the festival? FLF 2025 photographs are now up on our website 😍
Sarah Lonsdale talks about her new novel, Wildly Different, to a packed Arden theatre
March 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sarah Lonsdale talks about her new novel, Wildly Different, to a packed Arden theatre
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What a finish to @favlit.org with @dannyrobins.bsky.social talking about his book ‘Into The Uncanny’ 👻
March 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What a finish to @favlit.org with @dannyrobins.bsky.social talking about his book ‘Into The Uncanny’ 👻
St Mary of Charity church looks decidedly SPOOKY as we await the appearance of paranormal investigator Danny Robins
March 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
St Mary of Charity church looks decidedly SPOOKY as we await the appearance of paranormal investigator Danny Robins
Next up Leeroy Thornhill gives the lo down on ten years of raving through 80s and 90s with The Prodigy
March 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Next up Leeroy Thornhill gives the lo down on ten years of raving through 80s and 90s with The Prodigy
@buzzcocks.com legend Steve Diggle shares a few Rock n Roll stories with our host Sîan Pattenden @sian-superman.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
@buzzcocks.com legend Steve Diggle shares a few Rock n Roll stories with our host Sîan Pattenden @sian-superman.bsky.social
Sebastian Faulks discusses The Seventh Son with Alex Preston
February 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Sebastian Faulks discusses The Seventh Son with Alex Preston
Michael Rosen brings the magic at FLF25
February 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Michael Rosen brings the magic at FLF25
Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
February 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Bettany Hughes takes us on a voyage to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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I'm saving up my @favlit.org commentary for a big reflection at the end, but it was splendid to meet @doctoroxford.bsky.social tonight! Blew the audience away with a very moving and patient centred focus.
Nice to see @antonytiernan.bsky.social too.
Nice to see @antonytiernan.bsky.social too.
February 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm saving up my @favlit.org commentary for a big reflection at the end, but it was splendid to meet @doctoroxford.bsky.social tonight! Blew the audience away with a very moving and patient centred focus.
Nice to see @antonytiernan.bsky.social too.
Nice to see @antonytiernan.bsky.social too.
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Page vs. Stage: at @favlit.org THIS SATURDAY!
Where does poetry live its best life, between the covers or on the boards?
Join in with a lively panel discussion, then take the mic yourself! Open mic slots available (first come, first served).
Sat 1 Mar, 12:30pm @ The Arden Theatre.
£10.
Where does poetry live its best life, between the covers or on the boards?
Join in with a lively panel discussion, then take the mic yourself! Open mic slots available (first come, first served).
Sat 1 Mar, 12:30pm @ The Arden Theatre.
£10.
Poetry: Page vs Stage + Open Mic
Much is made of the distinction between poems written for the page, and pieces that have performance at their heart. This event will feature a panel discussion looking at the similarities and...
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February 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Page vs. Stage: at @favlit.org THIS SATURDAY!
Where does poetry live its best life, between the covers or on the boards?
Join in with a lively panel discussion, then take the mic yourself! Open mic slots available (first come, first served).
Sat 1 Mar, 12:30pm @ The Arden Theatre.
£10.
Where does poetry live its best life, between the covers or on the boards?
Join in with a lively panel discussion, then take the mic yourself! Open mic slots available (first come, first served).
Sat 1 Mar, 12:30pm @ The Arden Theatre.
£10.
Newsflash - A limited Michael Rosen tickets are available via the website
February 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Newsflash - A limited Michael Rosen tickets are available via the website
Pam Ayres.. what an absolute legend 😍
February 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Pam Ayres.. what an absolute legend 😍
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Had a great weekend of #rewilding, #folklore and #Shakespeare’s women @favlit.org ! Michael Rosen and Bettany Hughes to come.
February 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Had a great weekend of #rewilding, #folklore and #Shakespeare’s women @favlit.org ! Michael Rosen and Bettany Hughes to come.
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Good to catch @jonathancoe.bsky.social
at @favlit.org this evening. Interesting insight into the use of popular culture in his novels and how his biography of B.S. Johnson helped shape his sense of form.
@richfrankrich.bsky.social
at @favlit.org this evening. Interesting insight into the use of popular culture in his novels and how his biography of B.S. Johnson helped shape his sense of form.
@richfrankrich.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Good to catch @jonathancoe.bsky.social
at @favlit.org this evening. Interesting insight into the use of popular culture in his novels and how his biography of B.S. Johnson helped shape his sense of form.
@richfrankrich.bsky.social
at @favlit.org this evening. Interesting insight into the use of popular culture in his novels and how his biography of B.S. Johnson helped shape his sense of form.
@richfrankrich.bsky.social
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A fabulous bunch of Tedheads turned up at the
@favlit.org for my talk with Clare Chambers about 'Picnic on Craggy Island', including the film researcher on the series, whom I hadn’t seen for 25 years!
@favlit.org for my talk with Clare Chambers about 'Picnic on Craggy Island', including the film researcher on the series, whom I hadn’t seen for 25 years!
February 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A fabulous bunch of Tedheads turned up at the
@favlit.org for my talk with Clare Chambers about 'Picnic on Craggy Island', including the film researcher on the series, whom I hadn’t seen for 25 years!
@favlit.org for my talk with Clare Chambers about 'Picnic on Craggy Island', including the film researcher on the series, whom I hadn’t seen for 25 years!
Steve Crawshaw and Daniel Hahn tackle the pressing subject of geopolitics and accountability.
February 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Steve Crawshaw and Daniel Hahn tackle the pressing subject of geopolitics and accountability.
Iain Sinclair and Horatio Clare explore the life & work of photographer John Deakin this afternoon at FLF25.
February 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Iain Sinclair and Horatio Clare explore the life & work of photographer John Deakin this afternoon at FLF25.