Mon 18 Nov, 6pm

Award-winning short story writers Lucy Caldwell, Naomi Wood, and Yan Ge come together to discuss their work, which often explores the complexities...

Mon 18 Nov, 8pm

Former MP Damian Collins and historian and biographer Lucy Hughes-Hallett come together to discuss the dynamics of power in politics from...

Tue 19 Nov, 6pm

Join journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley, who had intimate access to the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sam McAlister, known...

Tue 19 Nov, 8pm

Join rising-star authors Jo Hamya (The Hypocrite) and Rebecca Watson (I Will Crash) as they delve into the challenges faced by their generation,...

Wed 20 Nov, 6pm

Baroness Lola Young, a pioneering voice in British public life and one of the first Black women members of the House of Lords, shares her...

Wed 20 Nov, 8pm

Join us for an inspiring evening with Maria Balshaw, director of the Tate and author of Gathering of Strangers: Why Museums Matter, alongside...

Thu 21 Nov, 11am

Are you eager to start writing, but unsure where to begin? Or maybe you’ve already started but feel stuck in your writing journey? Join...

Thu 21 Nov, 4pm

Join us for a fun and fast-paced celebration of Folkestone’s vibrant literary talent at the Folkestone Authors Showcase. This is your chance...

Thu 21 Nov, 4.30pm

Step into the world of art and culture with a captivating discussion between two of the most insightful voices in contemporary art criticism...

Thu 21 Nov, 6pm

Join us for one of the festival’s most anticipated events — an evening with the celebrated author David Nicholls, whose best-selling novel...

Thu 21 Nov, 8pm

Don't miss this unforgettable evening with David Holmes, the beloved stuntman who worked as Daniel Radcliffe’s double in the Harry Potter...

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....