What’s On At Stratford Literary Festival 2024?

By Olivia Emily

2 months ago

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Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the UK’s premiere literary cities, thanks in large part to its associations with the Bard. The RSC keeps Shakespeare’s memory alive, as does the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, but more of a modern draw is the Stratford Literary Festival.

Bringing some of the nation’s best and brightest writers to the ancient town twice throughout the year, here’s exactly what to expect from the autumn edition of Stratford Literary Festival 2024.

What’s On At Stratford Literary Festival 2024?

There’s a star-studded line-up for the 2024 Stratford Literary Festival, including the following familiar faces:

  • Adrian Chiles discussing his new book, The Curious Columns of Adrian Chiles
  • Jess Phillips discussing her new book, Let’s Be Honest: Truth, Lies and Politics
  • Anton du Beke discussing his new novel, A Dance for the King
  • Dame Harriet Walter discussing her new book, She Speaks! What Shakespeare’s Women Might Say
  • Rev Richard Cole discussing his new book, Murder Under the Mistletoe

Guests can also book The Booklovers’ Wine Tasting, join a conversation with The Repair Shop’s Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, and watch a radio recording of Under Milk Wood. Elsewhere, families can enjoy an Enchanted Cinema, The Brothers McLeod discussing their new book Knight Sir Louis and the Cauldron of Chaos, Halloween Crafts and more.

See the full line-up of events at stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk

When?

The Autumn edition of the Stratford Literary Festival will take place from Friday 25 October until Sunday 27 October 2024.

It will then return for its Spring edition from Wednesday 7 May until Sunday 11 May 2025.

Where?

Stratford Literary Festival is hosted at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bridge Foot, Stratford upon Avon CV37 6YR. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and there is plenty of parking in Stratford, including at the Crowne Plaza (you can park for free with an event ticket if you register your car at reception on arrival).

How To Get Tickets

There is not an all encompassing ticket for Stratford Literary Festival. Instead, events should be booked individually, with tickets usually around £12pp. Find all of the events and book your spot at stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk