Welcome to
our Festival
16-24 October 2026
Set up in 1992 to celebrate the written word
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2026 Speakers
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2026 Brochure
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
Education projects
Wells Festival of Literature
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.
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News
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Not to be missed
The last festivals seem to have hurried by in a flash and here we are, before we know it, on the point of celebrating our 30th anniversary. But before you make time for that splendid event, don’t forget the International Competitions are drawing to a close. They have been open since 1 April ( yes…
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Sir John Major joins our 30th Anniversary celebration
The event is open exclusively to Friends and Sponsors of the Festival. To find out more about supporting the work of the Festival as a Friend or Sponsor, please go to the Support Us page.
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It’s Over!
The 29th Wells Festival of Literature has now ended and the team of volunteers who put it together are pausing for a well-earned rest. Described by Anil Seth, one of our most popular speakers this year, as ‘an absolute joy,’ the 29th Festival proved to be easily as enjoyable as the preceding 28. As always,…
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Remember, remember…
… it ends in November! Although the 2021 Festival officially ended on 23 October, it is still being watched online by fans from here, there and everywhere. But all good things must come to an end and our festival is no exception! From 26 November the recorded events will be taken off the website and…
