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Newark Book Festival

Palace Theatre, Newark, Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY

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Thursday 9 - Sunday 12 July 2026
Newark Market Town

Celebrating the World of Words for the 10th year in a row!

Newark Book Festival returns this July for its 10th anniversary with 4 days of rich and diverse cevents for everyone who loves a good story, whether it's fantasy and fiction, crime and thrillers, history, nature, music or comedy. Showcasing local and national talent in book talks, author interviews, creative workshops, performances, storytelling sessions, and more.

Last year, the festival featured over 60 writers and storytellers in 45 events, suitable for young children, families, teens, young adults, and adults alike. Visitors to the 10th anniversary can expect a range of exciting literary themed events, alongside the much-loved Literature Village, storytelling, creative sessions and dedicated Children's Zone, adding even more vibrancy to Newark over the festival weekend.

Headliners will be announced shortly and tickets will go on sale in mid-May.

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