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 2024 Festival will take place 4 – 20 October.

Programme announcement: 15 August
Tickets on sale for Friends of the Festival: 21 August
Tickets on sale to the public: 27 August