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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2020 Festival: Not to be Missed!
Several Festival events have already sold out, but don’t despair! You haven’t missed seeing the sell-out speakers because this year…
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2020 Festival: The Show will Go On
You may have been concerned that our Festival in October would be affected by the Government’s most recent announcement on…
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2020 Festival: Heading Towards a Sell-Out
Tickets for our 28th Festival have been on sale for a very short time and yet events are already beginning…
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2020 Festival: Full Programme Almost Available!
As August closes, our Festival programme opens: full details will be posted here on the website on Monday 31 August,…