The Bridport Literary Festival 2026 takes place from 7-14 November, bringing a week of inspiring author talks, workshops and literary events to venues across Bridport. Featuring fiction, history, poetry, politics, nature writing and more, BridLit is one of Dorset's leading cultural festivals, welcoming readers of all ages to celebrate books, ideas and creativity.
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7-14 November
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Bridport Literary Festival 2026
About
The Bridport Literary Festival returns from 7-14 November 2026, celebrating books, ideas and imagination with a week of talks, discussions and events featuring leading authors, journalists, poets and speakers. Affectionately known as BridLit, the festival offers a varied programme across fiction, history, politics, nature, memoir, poetry and more at venues throughout Bridport.
Admission
Tickets are sold for individual events, with booking opening closer to the festival. Friends of the Festival receive priority booking and additional membership benefits.
Event Highlights
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Chinese (simplified)
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German
Italian
Norwegian
Polish
Romanian
Russian