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Huddersfield Literature Festival 2026 (6th to 17th May)

About the event

2026 is the 20th Anniversary Festival

An award-winning annual Festival with community, accessibility and inclusivity at its heart. Join us for a celebration of books and authors, poetry and performance. Meet your favourite authors, discover new talent, hone your own skills or simply enjoy the entertainment on offer. Many free or low-cost events, some with live subtitling by Stagetext and AccessAble Access Guides to key venues.

A huge number of events on most days between 6th and 17th May 2026.

Please see our website under Further Information for details of all events and online booking.

Contacts

Huddersfield Literature Festival

01484 951108

Dates and venues

  • Wednesday 6 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Thursday 7 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Friday 8 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Saturday 9 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Sunday 10 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Monday 11 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Tuesday 12 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Wednesday 13 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Thursday 14 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Friday 15 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Saturday 16 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.
  • Sunday 17 May 2026 , Numerous events daily between 6th and 17th May at various venues. Please go to link under Further Information for details.

Further information

Documents

Themes

Drama and performing See under Events for: At a glance listing of plays, films, dance, comedy, poetry, and all forms of performing.
Festivals and galas Kirklees has a rich tapestry of festivals of all kinds, which take place throughout the year especially in summer. In this theme we also list Christmas events and bonfires nearer the time.