Book Festival Events

Fri 22 Nov, 4.30pm

Football is more than just a game — it’s a global phenomenon that has shaped cultures, sparked movements and brought together millions...

Fri 22 Nov, 6pm

Prepare for a riveting evening with Asad Qureshi, British filmmaker and author of 165 Days: Prisoner of the Taliban, as he shares his extraordinary...

Fri 22 Nov, 8pm

Get ready for an unforgettable highlight of the festival with the extraordinary Roberto Sendoya Escobar! Now an acclaimed artist living in...

Sat 23 Nov, 10.30am

Calling all young artists! Join acclaimed author and art historian Ruth Millington for a fun-filled, hands-on creative morning where you get...

Sat 23 Nov, 12pm

Always dreamed of buried treasures? This event promises to unveil the secrets of finding extraordinary artefacts in the most unexpected places...

Sat 23 Nov, 2pm

Join best-selling author Emma Gannon and burnout coach Anna Schaffner for an eye-opening exploration into the pressing issue of modern exhaustion!...

Sat 23 Nov, 3.30pm

Set sail for a captivating exploration of the sea’s profound influence on literature with three remarkable authors! Join writers Sinéad...

Sat 23 Nov, 5pm

Journalists James Ball and Jesselyn Cook explore the dark and disturbing realities of the internet, exploring the alarming rise of conspiracy...

Sat 23 Nov, 6.30pm

Join us for an inspiring evening with two leading voices in the conversation about thriving in midlife and beyond: Fiona Lambert, author of...

Sat 23 Nov, 8pm

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with comedian, author and library champion Robin Ince, in this special headline event dedicated to...

Sun 24 Nov, 12pm

This event promises an incredible glimpse into the hidden worlds of animals and the passion required to protect them, as two celebrated voices...

Sun 24 Nov, 2pm

We’re thrilled to announce a very special highlight at this year’s Folkestone Book Festival! Join the UK’s most celebrated food critic,...

Sun 24 Nov, 2pm

Be part of an inspiring and insightful discussion with Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow, whose debut novel All the Little Bird Hearts was longlisted...

Sun 24 Nov, 4pm

Step into the captivating worlds of two masterful storytellers, Tessa Hadley and Donal Ryan, as they discuss their latest works of fiction...

Sun 24 Nov, 6pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the brilliant John Niven, the acclaimed Scottish author behind Kill Your Friends, The F*ck-It List,...

Sun 24 Nov, 8pm

The grand finale of this year’s Folkestone Book Festival will see on stage one of the most acclaimed screenwriters of our time, Steven Moffat....