Tickets now on sale for the 2026 Bournemouth Writing Festival! Masterclasses, agent 121s, talks, walks and much, much more!
See the programme here
Tickets now on sale!
Over 100 free and ticketed writing events and activities to inspire YOU to write, regardless of your age, ability or background.
Our community-inspired festival takes place at multiple venues across Bournemouth Town Centre, including a free Poetry Marquee with drop-in workshops and performances and Writing on the Beach.
Lucy Clarke, Heidi Perks, Rachel McLean, Jessica Toale and over 80 writers, authors and writing professionals will be imparting their advice to help you improve and progress your writing journey.
Gold award winners two years running
The Festival won GOLD for Festival / Tourism Event of the Year for the second year running at the Dorset Tourism Awards on Thursday 16th October 2025.
Thank you to all our volunteers, speakers, faciliatators venues, funders and partners - and ALL our attendees and cheerleaders for making the Writing Festival so special.
Year-round writing events to inspire all writers to write.
Join us - write by the sea.
Writers Like You, Loving the Festival
★★★★★ Rated 100% on Facebook by our amazing community
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★★★★★
"Such a buzz at this fantastic and well-organised festival, with great venues and a tremendous variety of talks."
Alice Fowler
★★★★★
"The Bournemouth Writing Festival is a fantastic long weekend of writing inspiration. I made great connections, learned so much and left feeling motivated to continue my writing journey."
Katherine Baldwin
★★★★★
"This is a fantastic festival with lots of inspiring activities for creative writers and anyone who works with words! The screenwriting and sustainability sessions were particularly good. Will definitely be back next year."
Fiona Freeman