IT’s that time of year! Sandwiched between the summer open-air shows and the increasingly early Christmas season come the literary festivals. This region has several outstanding events, ranging from the long-established with stellar line-ups to the more local, which often have delightful gems that you won’t want to miss.
Some high profile authors, politicians, historians, novelists, broadcasters, scientists and food writers will be at several of the festivals – more chances to get a ticket with the events that are likely to sell out. But check out the websites to see the diversity of the programmes – happy reading and listening!
Taking them chronologically, next up is …
Taunton Literary Festival, continuing on various dates to November
Speakers include Caroline Quentin, Anthea Lawson, Fire River Poets, Robin Ince, Stephen Moss and Sarah Hudston
Bridport Literary Festival, from 6th to 14th November
Line-up includes Tom Cox (see interview), Katja Hoyer, Iain MacGregor, Matthew Sweet, Beth Gardiner, Jeremy Hunt, James Holland, Greg Doran, Julian Baggini and Frank Tallis.
Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival, from 13th to 16th November
Line-up includes Michael Morpurgo, Jonathan Dimbleby, Caroline Quentin, Larry Lamb, Julia Samuel, Baroness Minette Batters, Patrick Gale, Cathy Rentzenbrink, Sara Hudston, Iain MacGregor and Rosie Barnes.
https://visitdulverton.com/events/the-dulverton-exmoor-literary-festival-2026/