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Celebrating great writing and leading thinkers
At the forefront of the literary scene thanks to its stellar lineup of literary names in relaxed and intimate settings, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is the hot ticket on the national festival circuit, chosen by the Guardian as ‘One of the Top 3 Literary Festivals in the UK’.
This Festival is kindly sponsored by:
9 - 19 October 2025
Programme announcements coming soon!
About the Festival
We celebrate great writing and leading thinkers, sharing stories to as wide an audience as possible with a diverse programme designed to entertain, inspire, educate, challenge and amuse. Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is recognised for championing up-and-coming talent along with attracting best-selling authors, politicians, historians, journalists, comedians and stars of the screen.
There’s fun for all the family with the popular Children’s Festival and a host of community-based events where everyone can get involved. With popular programming that brings joy and enrichment for all, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is a vibrant celebration of the pleasure of a great book.
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