At the forefront of the literary scene thanks to its stellar lineup of literary names in relaxed and intimate settings, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival was picked out as ‘One of the UK’s best Literary Festivals’ by Harpers Bazaar and ‘One of the Top 3 Literary Festivals in the UK’ by the Guardian.

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, influential politicians, historians, journalists, comedians and stars of the screen. There’s fun for all the family with the popular Children’s Festival, as well as a host of community-based events where everyone can get involved.

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival returns from 9 – 19 October 2025 with another enthralling literary lineup. Get the dates in your diary now for a sensational celebration of the joy of great books!

‘One of the UK’s best Literary Festivals’ – Harper’s Bazaar

Raworths Solicitors sponsor Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival