Welcome to Ilkley Literature Festival!
Ilkley Literature Festival has been bringing together the very best writers of contemporary fiction, non-fiction and poetry with book-loving audiences for over 50 years. Every autumn, we are joined by 14,000 readers and 100+ writers in creating conversations, tackling tricky topics and encouraging exploration.
Discover new writers, encounter new ideas and enjoy a very warm Yorkshire welcome!
The 2025 Ilkley Literature Festival will run from Friday 3 October – Sunday 19 October.
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