Litfest, Lancaster
@litfest.bsky.social
Lancaster's literature festival and development agency. Established 1978.
Meet our Queer Writing Strand!
Our LGBTQ+ Writer in residence Paul Burston will run a queer life writing course & an event on Queering the Memoir with Gordon A. Urquhart, he'll also host the Polari Salon with VG Lee , Rosie Garland & @maxwallis.bsky.social !
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Our LGBTQ+ Writer in residence Paul Burston will run a queer life writing course & an event on Queering the Memoir with Gordon A. Urquhart, he'll also host the Polari Salon with VG Lee , Rosie Garland & @maxwallis.bsky.social !
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February 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Meet our Queer Writing Strand!
Our LGBTQ+ Writer in residence Paul Burston will run a queer life writing course & an event on Queering the Memoir with Gordon A. Urquhart, he'll also host the Polari Salon with VG Lee , Rosie Garland & @maxwallis.bsky.social !
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Our LGBTQ+ Writer in residence Paul Burston will run a queer life writing course & an event on Queering the Memoir with Gordon A. Urquhart, he'll also host the Polari Salon with VG Lee , Rosie Garland & @maxwallis.bsky.social !
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Stuck for something to do with the kids this half term? We've got a few ideas for you! For more information on how to book, sign up, and submit: geni.us/LFSpring26
The majority of tickets only £3, with some events free! Two events can also be joined online.
The majority of tickets only £3, with some events free! Two events can also be joined online.
February 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Stuck for something to do with the kids this half term? We've got a few ideas for you! For more information on how to book, sign up, and submit: geni.us/LFSpring26
The majority of tickets only £3, with some events free! Two events can also be joined online.
The majority of tickets only £3, with some events free! Two events can also be joined online.
Tonight has been our February edition of the Litfest International Fiction Online Book Club, so it's a great time to look ahead to our special festival edition on Monday 16th March at 6:30pm with Vincenzo Latronico and his translator, Sophie Hughes!
Book (£4) https://geni.us/LIFBC26
Book (£4) https://geni.us/LIFBC26
February 16, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Tonight has been our February edition of the Litfest International Fiction Online Book Club, so it's a great time to look ahead to our special festival edition on Monday 16th March at 6:30pm with Vincenzo Latronico and his translator, Sophie Hughes!
Book (£4) https://geni.us/LIFBC26
Book (£4) https://geni.us/LIFBC26
Our final workshop for Litfest 2026, is a FREE Historical Fiction Writing Workshop with Vicky MacKenzie on Sunday 22nd March at 4pm! Apply here: litfest.org/workshop...
You can also join us at 2pm when she will be discussing her novel with Alex Wragge-Morley! geni.us/LFSpring26
You can also join us at 2pm when she will be discussing her novel with Alex Wragge-Morley! geni.us/LFSpring26
February 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Our final workshop for Litfest 2026, is a FREE Historical Fiction Writing Workshop with Vicky MacKenzie on Sunday 22nd March at 4pm! Apply here: litfest.org/workshop...
You can also join us at 2pm when she will be discussing her novel with Alex Wragge-Morley! geni.us/LFSpring26
You can also join us at 2pm when she will be discussing her novel with Alex Wragge-Morley! geni.us/LFSpring26
Our 2nd workshop of Litfest '26 will be a session on Nature & Environment Writing with Karen Lloyd on 21st Mar at 10:30am!
In this time of crisis, consider ways that writers can engage in storytelling that places the rights of nature centre stage.
Apply (£15): litfest.org/workshop...
In this time of crisis, consider ways that writers can engage in storytelling that places the rights of nature centre stage.
Apply (£15): litfest.org/workshop...
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our 2nd workshop of Litfest '26 will be a session on Nature & Environment Writing with Karen Lloyd on 21st Mar at 10:30am!
In this time of crisis, consider ways that writers can engage in storytelling that places the rights of nature centre stage.
Apply (£15): litfest.org/workshop...
In this time of crisis, consider ways that writers can engage in storytelling that places the rights of nature centre stage.
Apply (£15): litfest.org/workshop...
Our first Litfest workshop for 2026 will be a Queer Life Writing Course with @paulburston.bsky.social and Gordon A. Urquhart!
You can choose to join the first workshop only (£15) or the full course including an additional 5 digital workshops (£60)
Apply now: litfest.org/workshops26/
You can choose to join the first workshop only (£15) or the full course including an additional 5 digital workshops (£60)
Apply now: litfest.org/workshops26/
February 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Our first Litfest workshop for 2026 will be a Queer Life Writing Course with @paulburston.bsky.social and Gordon A. Urquhart!
You can choose to join the first workshop only (£15) or the full course including an additional 5 digital workshops (£60)
Apply now: litfest.org/workshops26/
You can choose to join the first workshop only (£15) or the full course including an additional 5 digital workshops (£60)
Apply now: litfest.org/workshops26/
One month today, we'll be launching Litfest 2026...with a book launch! We'll be celebrating our Naturalist in Residence @karenllo.bsky.social's new book - EARTHWORKS - in conversation with Lee Schofield!
13th March, 7pm at Atkinsons Upper Hall, tickets £6 geni.us/LFSpring26
13th March, 7pm at Atkinsons Upper Hall, tickets £6 geni.us/LFSpring26
February 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
One month today, we'll be launching Litfest 2026...with a book launch! We'll be celebrating our Naturalist in Residence @karenllo.bsky.social's new book - EARTHWORKS - in conversation with Lee Schofield!
13th March, 7pm at Atkinsons Upper Hall, tickets £6 geni.us/LFSpring26
13th March, 7pm at Atkinsons Upper Hall, tickets £6 geni.us/LFSpring26
On Tuesday 17th March at 7pm, we'll be welcoming @kitdewaal.com to Lancaster to discuss her latest novel - THE BEST OF EVERYTHING - with @lancasteruni.bsky.social's Zoe Lambert!
'Takes an ordinary life and renders it extraordinary' Monica Ali
Tickets £8, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
'Takes an ordinary life and renders it extraordinary' Monica Ali
Tickets £8, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
February 12, 2026 at 7:23 PM
On Tuesday 17th March at 7pm, we'll be welcoming @kitdewaal.com to Lancaster to discuss her latest novel - THE BEST OF EVERYTHING - with @lancasteruni.bsky.social's Zoe Lambert!
'Takes an ordinary life and renders it extraordinary' Monica Ali
Tickets £8, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
'Takes an ordinary life and renders it extraordinary' Monica Ali
Tickets £8, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
We are very excited to be bringing Lancaster University 's Eoghan Walls 's new novel: field notes from an extinction ( Seven Stories Press UK ) to Litfest!
Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th March for a very exciting launch!
Tickets £6, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th March for a very exciting launch!
Tickets £6, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
We are very excited to be bringing Lancaster University 's Eoghan Walls 's new novel: field notes from an extinction ( Seven Stories Press UK ) to Litfest!
Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th March for a very exciting launch!
Tickets £6, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
Join us at 5pm on Sunday 15th March for a very exciting launch!
Tickets £6, book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
On Sunday 22nd March 11am @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social , we'll be welcoming @profannawhitelock.bsky.social to discuss THE SUN RISING!
A panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, and how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globe.
Tickets £8: geni.us/LFSpring26
A panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, and how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globe.
Tickets £8: geni.us/LFSpring26
February 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
On Sunday 22nd March 11am @thedukeslancaster.bsky.social , we'll be welcoming @profannawhitelock.bsky.social to discuss THE SUN RISING!
A panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, and how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globe.
Tickets £8: geni.us/LFSpring26
A panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, and how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globe.
Tickets £8: geni.us/LFSpring26
This year is #nationalyearofreading2026! So, it's the perfect time to sign up to our Big read - litfest.org/big-read... - and come along to hear this year's featured author M. G. Leonard exploring her work: geni.us/LFSpring26
February 9, 2026 at 11:20 AM
This year is #nationalyearofreading2026! So, it's the perfect time to sign up to our Big read - litfest.org/big-read... - and come along to hear this year's featured author M. G. Leonard exploring her work: geni.us/LFSpring26
We are very excited to be welcoming Blake Morrison back to Litfest!
In addition to his poetry double with Fiona Benson at 2pm on Saturday 21st Feb, he will also be treating us to an early preview of his A-Z of Life Writing- ON MEMOIR at 5pm!
Book now (£8): geni.us/LFSpring26
In addition to his poetry double with Fiona Benson at 2pm on Saturday 21st Feb, he will also be treating us to an early preview of his A-Z of Life Writing- ON MEMOIR at 5pm!
Book now (£8): geni.us/LFSpring26
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
We are very excited to be welcoming Blake Morrison back to Litfest!
In addition to his poetry double with Fiona Benson at 2pm on Saturday 21st Feb, he will also be treating us to an early preview of his A-Z of Life Writing- ON MEMOIR at 5pm!
Book now (£8): geni.us/LFSpring26
In addition to his poetry double with Fiona Benson at 2pm on Saturday 21st Feb, he will also be treating us to an early preview of his A-Z of Life Writing- ON MEMOIR at 5pm!
Book now (£8): geni.us/LFSpring26
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@litfest.bsky.social #BigRead is this excellent adventure @mglnrd.bsky.social . Its action packed a real page turner . Please get involved and read with your family and friends . We would love you to share your views with @litfest.bsky.social . 🐦🦉🐦⬛ And @mglnrd.bsky.social will be at the #festival.
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
@litfest.bsky.social #BigRead is this excellent adventure @mglnrd.bsky.social . Its action packed a real page turner . Please get involved and read with your family and friends . We would love you to share your views with @litfest.bsky.social . 🐦🦉🐦⬛ And @mglnrd.bsky.social will be at the #festival.
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Dear readers & bird-lovers of Lancaster, I'll be talking about how nature inspired me to write The Twitchers books & giving you an exclusive peak at The Adventures of Portly to Otter on MARCH 14th at @litfest.bsky.social. Tickets are ONLY £3!
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
Lancaster Litfest - Twitchers Event with an exclusive peep at Portly the Otter! — M. G. Leonard
Discover how M. G. Leonard’s passion for nature, friendship and adventures provide powerful material for her award winning series of books about THE TWITCHERS . She will share fascinating behind-the-...
www.mgleonard.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Dear readers & bird-lovers of Lancaster, I'll be talking about how nature inspired me to write The Twitchers books & giving you an exclusive peak at The Adventures of Portly to Otter on MARCH 14th at @litfest.bsky.social. Tickets are ONLY £3!
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
www.mgleonard.com/events/2026/...
On 8th March at 7pm, Dr Penny Bradshaw will be celebrating #internationalwomensday by taking us through the A-Z of Beatrix Potter in conversation with Jo Baker!
Tickets only £8, book now! geni.us/LFSpring26
Tickets only £8, book now! geni.us/LFSpring26
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
On 8th March at 7pm, Dr Penny Bradshaw will be celebrating #internationalwomensday by taking us through the A-Z of Beatrix Potter in conversation with Jo Baker!
Tickets only £8, book now! geni.us/LFSpring26
Tickets only £8, book now! geni.us/LFSpring26
As part of our Spring Season, we're delighted to include imitating the dog's retelling of H. G. Wells' classic - WAR OF THE WORLDS! They'll be bringing it to The Dukes from 18th-21st February (tickets £25), with a special after show discussion on the 19th (free!)
Book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
Book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
As part of our Spring Season, we're delighted to include imitating the dog's retelling of H. G. Wells' classic - WAR OF THE WORLDS! They'll be bringing it to The Dukes from 18th-21st February (tickets £25), with a special after show discussion on the 19th (free!)
Book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
Book now: geni.us/LFSpring26
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I'll be at the excellent Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales', Sun March 22nd, 3.30pm. Tickets here: litfest.org/events/brian... Book due out Feb 26, can be preordered from bookshops and websites.
February 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I'll be at the excellent Lancaster @litfest.bsky.social talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales', Sun March 22nd, 3.30pm. Tickets here: litfest.org/events/brian... Book due out Feb 26, can be preordered from bookshops and websites.
Join us on 26th February, for a fascinating pre-festival event in partnership with our friends Lancaster Arts celebrating the work of Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst and delight in dissent!
Tickets are £12-£16. Book now www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invite...
Tickets are £12-£16. Book now www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invite...
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Join us on 26th February, for a fascinating pre-festival event in partnership with our friends Lancaster Arts celebrating the work of Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst and delight in dissent!
Tickets are £12-£16. Book now www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invite...
Tickets are £12-£16. Book now www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invite...
It's here!
The full programme is now available to browse, and all tickets are available to book!
Explore our workshops, sign up to the Big Read, learn about what's on offer from our Writers in Residence and submit to our Rights of Nature Digital Poetry Map!
geni.us/LFSpring26
The full programme is now available to browse, and all tickets are available to book!
Explore our workshops, sign up to the Big Read, learn about what's on offer from our Writers in Residence and submit to our Rights of Nature Digital Poetry Map!
geni.us/LFSpring26
February 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM
It's here!
The full programme is now available to browse, and all tickets are available to book!
Explore our workshops, sign up to the Big Read, learn about what's on offer from our Writers in Residence and submit to our Rights of Nature Digital Poetry Map!
geni.us/LFSpring26
The full programme is now available to browse, and all tickets are available to book!
Explore our workshops, sign up to the Big Read, learn about what's on offer from our Writers in Residence and submit to our Rights of Nature Digital Poetry Map!
geni.us/LFSpring26
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I am thrilled to be speaking about Beatrix Potter as part of @litfest.bsky.social 2026 and to mark International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March) 📚🍃
It's time to reveal the programme cover for Litfest's 2026 Spring season, including our 47th Litfest (13th-22nd March)!
Whilst you'll have to wait a little longer for the full release of our packed programme, you can grab early-bird in-person tickets for a selection of events! geni.us/LF26Spring
Whilst you'll have to wait a little longer for the full release of our packed programme, you can grab early-bird in-person tickets for a selection of events! geni.us/LF26Spring
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 PM
I am thrilled to be speaking about Beatrix Potter as part of @litfest.bsky.social 2026 and to mark International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March) 📚🍃
It's time to reveal the programme cover for Litfest's 2026 Spring season, including our 47th Litfest (13th-22nd March)!
Whilst you'll have to wait a little longer for the full release of our packed programme, you can grab early-bird in-person tickets for a selection of events! geni.us/LF26Spring
Whilst you'll have to wait a little longer for the full release of our packed programme, you can grab early-bird in-person tickets for a selection of events! geni.us/LF26Spring
January 23, 2026 at 7:21 PM
It's time to reveal the programme cover for Litfest's 2026 Spring season, including our 47th Litfest (13th-22nd March)!
Whilst you'll have to wait a little longer for the full release of our packed programme, you can grab early-bird in-person tickets for a selection of events! geni.us/LF26Spring
Whilst you'll have to wait a little longer for the full release of our packed programme, you can grab early-bird in-person tickets for a selection of events! geni.us/LF26Spring
Browse our Christmas e-newsletter to learn about our children's book sale, enjoy three pre-festival events, and get those all-important dates for Litfest 2026!
Learn More! geni.us/LFDecENews
Learn More! geni.us/LFDecENews
December 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Browse our Christmas e-newsletter to learn about our children's book sale, enjoy three pre-festival events, and get those all-important dates for Litfest 2026!
Learn More! geni.us/LFDecENews
Learn More! geni.us/LFDecENews
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Help us to make Litfest better than ever!
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Help us to make Litfest better than ever!
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
Help us to make Litfest better than ever!
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Help us to make Litfest better than ever!
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
As we take stock of the Autumn Weekend events that we've run so far, and look ahead to the future, we need to know what you thought of our events.
Let us know what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see: geni.us/LFFeedback25AW
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Just finished #LancashireFolktales @storywheel.bsky.social . Definitely tales for #winter evenings and I found a new story about my own local town - Icy Fingers 🥶. So lovely to hear Jacqueline and #MarjanWouda talking @litfest.bsky.social last weekend about how they created the book.
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Just finished #LancashireFolktales @storywheel.bsky.social . Definitely tales for #winter evenings and I found a new story about my own local town - Icy Fingers 🥶. So lovely to hear Jacqueline and #MarjanWouda talking @litfest.bsky.social last weekend about how they created the book.