From literary festivals to local celebrations of tradition

Guide to key arts and cultural events. Browse listings covering literary festivals, theatre, community interactive arts events and local celebrations of tradition.

Finding out what’s on in is easy – simply explore the event links below.

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Fowey Festival

6th May 2022
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14th May 2022
The Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature takes its inspiration from Daphne du Maurier, the celebrated author who lived in Fowey and wrote about this part of Cornwall in novels like Jamaica Inn and Rebecca. Visit our website for the calendar of events and venues that include talking music performances, exhibitions, river cruises and guided walks of the historic harbour-side town. Read more…
broadstairs dickens festival

Broadstairs Dickens Festival

17th June 2022
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19th June 2022
Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Kent regularly from 1837 until 1859. The Dickens Festival is run annually in June, a 3-day celebration of the life, times and novels of Charles Dickens. The streets of Broadstairs come to life in Victorian style, with stalls, shopping and demonstrations celebrating Charles Dickens and Victorian culture as a whole. Read more…
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Isle of Wight Literary Festival

6th October 2022
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9th October 2022
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival takes place in and around Northwood House, a Grade II* listed late Georgian manor house set in over 20 acres of parkland. On the programme are guest speakers from various literary circles, writing workshops, music performances and poetry recital evenings where you can take to the stage to showcase your own work. Families are Read more…