Welcome to
our Festival
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16-24 October 2026
Set up in 1992 to celebrate the written word
Wells Festival of Literature
Celebrating its 34th Year in 2026
Wells Festival of Literature is a registered charity entirely run by a committee of volunteers, funded by ticket sales, competition entries and generous local sponsors and Friends.
IN 2025
VISITORS A YEAR
Education projects
Wookey Sch reading their new books
Waterstones visit by Bishop Henderson Sch
Emily Lloyd-Gale at St John’s
Following a visit from A.F. Harrold:
“It was an enriching session that enhanced our pupils’ appreciation and understanding of poetry. Huge thanks to the Education Team at The Wells Festival of Literature for organising and funding this visit!”
Fairlands Middle School – Cheddar
News for 2025
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The 2024 Wells Festival of Literature starts here!
With only a few months left until this year’s Festival gets under way, activity behind the scenes is already evident….
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2023 Festival Highlights
The 31st Wells Festival of Literature is now over but it has left us some wonderful memories, every one of…
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The numbers say it all
As a Festival of Literature our chief passion, obviously, is for words! But there are occasions when figures speak louder…
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Enjoy a prize Festival
Tania Branigan has now been shortlisted for two of the most prestigious prizes in the business: the Baillie Gifford Prize…