Join us for an unforgettable celebration of literature, creativity, and conversation. Meet bestselling authors, inspiring speakers, and passionate readers during a weekend filled with engaging talks, book signings, workshops, and cultural experiences.
Bradfield Literature Festival is an annual celebration of books, storytelling, and ideas. The festival brings together internationally recognised authors, emerging writers, poets, journalists, and readers for inspiring discussions and unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re passionate about fiction, history, poetry, or contemporary issues, the festival offers something for everyone.
The Bradfield Literature Festival 2026 will take place from 12th to 13th September 2026. Each day features multiple sessions with new and established authors, poets, and thinkers at Chapters.
All events will be held at Chapters, located at:
Chapters Coffee & Wine
The Street, Bradfield. Manningtree. CO11 2US
United Kingdom
How to get there:
Unfortunately refunds will only be provided if the event or sessions are cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control
Some authors will be available to sell their books with an opportunity to have your purchased book signed.
If you would like to participate in the festival please contact us at bradfieldliteraturefestival@chapterscw.com
"The Oxford Literature Festival 2026 was absolutely phenomenal! Sir Michael Morpurgo's session on Black Beauty was deeply moving and inspiring. My students and I left feeling enriched and motivated!"
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