There are 3 ways to book events
Members get early access to all events
+ Book up-to 6 tickets per event early
+ Entry into the festival book raffle
+ Exclusive member discounts
Book Online
The easiest way to book festival events is via our website.
Book by Phone
Our Box Office line is 0333 666 3366 and is managed by Ticket Source.
It is open from 9am-7pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.
Please quote "Guernsey Literary Festival" when calling.
Payments are completed using a secure payment link sent to the customer by email or SMS during the call to guide them through the process and to confirm once the payment and booking are complete.
A smartphone, tablet or computer will be needed at the payment stage so please have this available before your call.
Calls are charged at the same rate as a local call to a UK landline. Please check your mobile contract as network charges may differ.
Book in Person
Tickets to events will be available on the door before each event, subject to availability. For all other enquiries please email [email protected].
Book by Email/Post
Send your request to [email protected].
Once tickets have been reserved by our Box Office, please send us a cheque including event name and ticket quantities, and write your personal details clearly in capitals, including a telephone number.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘Guernsey Literary Festival’ and sent to PO Box 174, St Peter Port, GY1 3LG. Tickets will not be dispatched until payment is received.
Members Tickets
Members are offered priority booking on all tickets for the Guernsey Literary Festival before tickets go on sale to the general public.
We notify all Members by email at the beginning of any priority booking period and will share an exclusive members' booking password along with a link to all of our events on TicketSource. When tickets go on sale you can:
Log into your account on our website, browse all of our events and speakers, and book your tickets (you’ll be redirected to TicketSource to enter the members' booking password and pay)
Or
Go straight to TicketSource where you can book multiple events. Just remember to have the members' booking password to hand.
Tickets go on sale for members on Monday 9th February at 10am and to the general public on Saturday 14th February at 10am.
Ticket Prices
All ticket prices are listed for adults (18 and over) and children (17 and under) unless otherwise stated.
For safety, those attending events with a child’s ticket (aged 15 and below) need to be accompanied by a ticket holder aged 18 or over. All ages are recommendations, you know your child best. All our family events are relaxed.
Everyone over the age of 12 months is allocated a seat and requires a ticket, while babies in arms (12 months and under) do not require a ticket unless otherwise stated.
Accompanying adults are responsible for supervising the children in their care at all times. One person aged 18 or over can accompany a maximum of six children.
The Guernsey Literary Festival maintains a Safeguarding Policy but cannot take responsibility for unsupervised children. A copy of our full Safeguarding Policy is available here.
The GLF reserves the right to change any event without prior notice.
A booking fee is charged on all ticket bookings. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged, except in the case of a cancelled event.
*Please still book for FREE events unless it's stated that booking isn't required.
Accessibility
To book wheelchair space in performance venues or any other special requirements for access, please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)7781 143545.
For disabled parking, please contact the Festival venues directly regarding availability.
Deaf and hard of hearing
The Whittaker Hall at St James is fitted with a hearing loop.
Companion Tickets
If you need a support person or aide to attend events, they are entitled to a free Companion Ticket. Contact the Box Office or email [email protected] as soon as possible after booking your ticket. Free Companion Tickets cannot be booked online.
The Guernsey Literary Festival is committed to removing barriers for all, regardless of your disability. If you need any additional help which is not listed above, please contact [email protected] and we will do everything we can to make your visit as easy and stress free as possible.