Falmouth Book Festival

19/01/2026

The Winston Graham Prize shortlist has been announced!

24/10/2025

We are so looking forward to this one! will be reading from his latest poetry collection L.A.BABY to a fully booked this evening. For those of you quick enough to nab a ticket, we look forward to seeing you there!

23/10/2025

Just a few tickets left for this evening’s event: Philip H***e’s WILLIAM BLAKE AND THE SEA MONSTERS OF LOVE. Weaving between the historical, cultural and personal, award-winning author, Philip H***e, reveals how one visionary inspired 200 years of art, poetry and protest…
This stirring, deeply felt book brings us back to Blake and shows that art still has the power to create positive change. Tonight, 7pm

21/10/2025

What a joy to hear Pam Ayres on BBC Radio Cornwall this morning — chatting about her life in verse, her love of performing, and her visit to the Falmouth Book Festival this week.

🎧 Listen here on BBC Sounds — jump to 18 minutes to hear her interview: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002kqpj
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📅 Pam joins us live at Princess Pavilions in Falmouth this Thursday at 1pm — find out more and book tickets here:
👉 falmouthbookfestival.com/lineup2025/pamayres

21/10/2025

Here's the brilliant Horatio Clare talking about We Came by Sea.
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In this powerful new book, Horatio tells the untold story of the small boats crisis — not through headlines or politics, but through the people who show up. The volunteers in Calais. The lifeboat crews at sea. The quiet, uncelebrated Britain that gives everything to help the vulnerable and desperate.

Hear Horatio share these remarkable stories in person at The Poly on Saturday — an event that promises to be one of the most moving of the festival.

🎧 Listen to Horatio on Great British Adventures podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/076rHVVgDt4YQAChJkRO4e?si=4oNakxVHSz6vinSnUEgu2Q

🎟️ Find out more and book tickets: falmouthbookfestival.com/lineup2025/horatioclare

20/10/2025

📚 It begins! Falmouth Book Festival 2025 kicks off tonight — and we’re starting with a bang.

Jonn Elledge and Tom Phillips (authors of A History of the World in 47 Borders and A Brief History of the End of the F**ing World*) are bringing their smart, funny take on geopolitics and the chaos of modern life to The Poly at 7pm.

It’s the perfect way to start the week — big ideas, good humour and a room full of book lovers.

🎟️ Grab your ticket now and join us for opening night!
👉 https://www.falmouthbookfestival.com/lineup2025/johnelledgetomphillips

20/10/2025

Children’s Programme- hurrah! We are delighted to be bringing some free workshops to the little and slightly bigger ones this weekend! Sessions will take place in the Poly Library and Spring Gallery. On Saturday, we will have dreaming up bold new characters inspired by her heart-warming Cornish tale, A DOG CALLED DRECKLY. For the bigger kids, will be running a fun, easy-to-follow introduction to the art of drawing manga. On Sunday morning, award-winning illustrator will be running a creative workshop inspired by her new picture book, A TOTALLY BIG UMBRELLA. Last, but by no means least, the wonderfully entertaining will be running an interactive, unpredictable and fun storytelling session based on GINA KAMINSKI RESCUES THE GIANT! Expect high energy adventure and lots of giggles. Spaces are limited, so book your slot - see you there!

17/10/2025

As Britain’s most read and adored poet, has spent a lifetime bringing joy to us all, providing wise and hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of daily life. Assembled for the first time in a single volume, Pam’s life in poems, DOGGEDLY ONWARD, is beautifully illustrated and annotated throughout with her own reflections on six decades of making the nation laugh and cry. Don’t miss Pam’s solo event at 1pm On Thursday 23rd October.

16/10/2025

We are so excited to be welcoming to Falmouth next Wednesday, 22nd October at 7pm. One of the most celebrated and bestselling authors of the last 30 years, having sold 30 million books worldwide. This autumn alone sees the publication of three new books: the latest 44 Scotland Street novel, BERTIE’S THEORY OF ICE CREAM, IN THE TIME OF FIVE PUMPKINS, the new novel in the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series, and a standalone novel, THE PRIVATE SIDE OF FRIENDSHIP. In conversation with , Alexander will reflect on his extraordinary journey from law professor to global literary phenomenon, offering insights into his characters, inspirations and the gentle humour that has enchanted millions of readers. Tickets are selling fast, so best to move quickly on this one !

15/10/2025

We LOVE this movie that our partners at St Michaels Resort put together. Wes Anderson eat your heart out!

15/10/2025

Ticket update: Tim Key and Irvine Welsh have sold out. We have ten tickets left for Jonathon Porritt's event. Prue Leith, Pam Ayres and Alexander McCall Smith are all running low.

Buy your tickets now!

https://www.falmouthbookfestival.com/lineup2025

Falmouth Book Festival is the most exciting books event in Cornwall, bringing internationally renowned names to the town and showcasing local literary talent.

15/10/2025

Few people have shaped Britain’s environmental conscience like Jonathon Porritt. In his latest book, LOVE, ANGER & BETRAYAL, he turns his attention to the Just Stop Oil activists to explore what drives a new generation of campaigners to risk prison in the fight for climate justice. In this special event, Porritt will be in conversation with Eden Project founder, Tim Smit, bringing together two of the UK’s most passionate environmental thinkers. Book your ticket - 7pm, Tuesday 21st October.