Hexham Book Festival

Hexham Book Festival UK book festival based in the lovely market town of Hexham, Northumberland. HBF 2027 - 23rd April - 2nd May Also includes programme for schools and families.

Annual book festival taking place from 10th-19th June 2022. Speakers include bestselling writers, thinkers, politicians, journalists and broadcasters, as well as up-and-coming writers from the North East region.

Some news we're very proud to share.
07/05/2026

Some news we're very proud to share.

Although HBF26 is sadly drawing to a close this weekend, we are by no means going quietly. Join us for a jam-packed week...
01/05/2026

Although HBF26 is sadly drawing to a close this weekend, we are by no means going quietly. Join us for a jam-packed weekend full of events. See you there.

Book your tickets here: https://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/

Today is the day! Hexham Book Festival opens tonight with the brilliant Andrew Graham-Dixon discussing Vermeer. We can't...
24/04/2026

Today is the day! Hexham Book Festival opens tonight with the brilliant Andrew Graham-Dixon discussing Vermeer. We can't wait to open the doors and welcome you to our 20th festival.

Have a look at What's On over the first weekend - we hope to see you there!

We are part of digital ecosystem (whether we like it or not) and cybercrime is a frequent and damaging part of it. Anja ...
20/04/2026

We are part of digital ecosystem (whether we like it or not) and cybercrime is a frequent and damaging part of it. Anja Shortland, an expert in illicit trading affairs, spotlights the ever-expanding underworld of cybercrime and stolen information.

Book your tickets here: https://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/event/anja-shortland

How lucky are we to have a second appearance from Val McDermid? The Queen of Tartan Noir joins returning Festival favour...
19/04/2026

How lucky are we to have a second appearance from Val McDermid? The Queen of Tartan Noir joins returning Festival favourites Richard Benson and Claire Malcolm from The Working-Class Library for a live podcast recording.

Book your tickets here: https://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/event/working-class-librar

Six men who followed their leader...or was it the other way round? Vernon Bogdanor offers a revelatory insight into six ...
18/04/2026

Six men who followed their leader...or was it the other way round? Vernon Bogdanor offers a revelatory insight into six men who exerted their influence on post-war British politics without ever making it to the top.

Book your tickets here: https://www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk/event/vernon-bogdanor

17/04/2026

1 week until Hexham Book Festival 2026!

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