Guernsey Literary Festival. 24 April to 3 May 2026

Celebrating great writing and big ideas on the beautiful island of Guernsey.

Upcoming events

May 08, 2025

Record audiences for 2025 Guernsey Literary Festival

May 12, 2025

Record entries in Write Stuff writing competition on the theme ‘The Journey’

Explore the writers, speakers and thinkers who have attended the festival

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A new book of short stories to be published and launched at the 2026 Festival

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Poems on the Move is an international poetry competition judged by Imtiaz Dharker

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The WriteStuff is a writing competition for students in the Bailiwick of Guernsey

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A Message from our Honorary Chairman, Sir Terry Waite KCMG, CBE

The older I get the more quickly the years seem to pass. I can hardly believe that another year has gone by since I visited for the last event.

The Festival is great, and in the past few years, has demonstrated the fact that not only does it make a significant contribution to the cultural life of the island, but it also aids the economy by bringing many new visitors. This is undoubtedly due to the excellent local team who work so hard all year round to make each Festival a success, and to the very many local supporters who give their time so generously.

This year many of the Festival’s authors will be visiting Guernsey for the first time. I know they will receive a warm welcome as will those who come to listen and talk with them.

Sir Terry Waite KCMG, CBE

Honorary Chairman, Guernsey Literary Festival

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Dec 11, 2025

Early headliners announced for 2026 Festival

Oct 13, 2025

Call for Local Artists to Design Cover of Short Story Anthology

Sep 15, 2025

John Agard to Judge 2026 International Poetry Competition

Aug 01, 2025

Guernsey Literary Festival Launches New Short Story Competition