Petworth Festival

17/09/2026

Petworth Literary Festival 23 October - 7 November

SELLING FAST: Some events at this year’s Petworth Literary Festival are already proving particularly popular.

If you’re planning to join us, these 9 events are currently selling fast:

Sunday 25 October – Gyles Brandreth, The Seven Secrets of a Hundred-Year Life
Sunday 25 October – Luke Harding, Betrayal
Wednesday 28 October – Jim Al-Khalili, On Time
Wednesday 28 October – Alexandra Shulman, Black Coffee and Red Lipstick
Friday 30 October – Victoria Hislop, The Wine Dark Sea
Friday 30 October – Robert Peston, The Kill Switch
Sunday 1 November – Lady Hale & Richard Coker, Do We Have the Right to Die?
Wednesday 4 November – Max Hastings, Plunder
Saturday 7 November – An Audience with Michael Gove

Book tickets: https://petworthfestival.org.uk/literary-festival-2026

From literature and crime to history, current affairs, science, food and lifestyle, there’s plenty to discover across this year’s Festival.
If there’s one you’ve had your eye on, now is a good time to book.

15/09/2026

So much to discover at this year's Petworth Literary Festival.

What sparks your interest...
https://petworthfestival.org.uk/literary-festival-2026

23 October - 7 November 2026

Big names for 2026 Petworth Literary Festival

13/09/2026

Looking for your next great event at the 2026 Petworth Literary Festival?

FOUR AUTHORS. FOUR VERY DIFFERENT REASONS TO BOOK.

Peter James - Bestselling crime novelist
Mary Portas - Retail and culture commentator
Jim Al-Khalili - Physicist and science broadcaster
Sebastian Faulks - Acclaimed novelist

And that’s just four of the outstanding authors, thinkers and storytellers joining us this autumn.

From crime and fiction to science, culture, history, politics, food, lifestyle and ideas, there’s plenty to discover across the Festival.

23 October – 7 November 2026

Explore the full programme and book your favourites:
https://petworthfestival.org.uk/literary-festival-2026

12/09/2026

Four events already SOLD OUT!

Just days after tickets went on general sale, four events at the 2026 Petworth Literary Festival have already sold out:

Simon Sebag Montefiore
Fergal Keane
Jeremy King
Tobias Ellwood

A fantastic response — and there’s still an exceptional programme to discover, with bestselling authors, fascinating thinkers and engaging conversations taking place across Petworth and Midhurst.

23 October – 7 November 2026

Explore the full line-up and book your tickets:
https://petworthfestival.org.uk/literary-festival-2026

10/09/2026

Petworth Literary Festival tickets are now on general sale!

The Petworth Literary Festival returns this autumn with an inspiring programme of authors, thinkers and storytellers, including Prue Leith, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Kate Mosse, Michael Gove, Peter James, Sebastian Faulks, and many more.

From literature and history to politics, current affairs, food and the arts, there’s plenty to discover.

Explore the programme and book your favourites - https://petworthfestival.org.uk/literary-festival-2026

30/08/2026

The Petworth Literary Festival is back - 23 October – 7 November

This year’s line-up is extraordinary. From Alistair McGowan, Alexandra Shulman and John Boyne to Julian Lloyd Webber, Kate Mosse, Mary Portas, Michael Gove, Prue Leith, Robert Peston, Sebastian Faulks and Victoria Hislop, and many, many more.

We’re welcoming some of the most fascinating voices in literature, journalism, politics, music and culture to Petworth this autumn.

Bookings:
Donors get priority booking from 7–9 September, ahead of public booking on Thursday 10 September.

See the line-up: https://shorturl.at/xPpSn

There’s still time to become a donor and book ahead of general sale. Support the Festival: https://shorturl.at/YMIEG

04/08/2026

It has been an extraordinary couple of weeks, with this year's Petworth Summer Festival proving to be a tremendous success. We'll be sharing a celebratory look back very soon.

But first... we're delighted to announce the 2026 Petworth Literary Festival... 23 October - 7 November. Save the dates now!

Tickets go on sale in early September, with this year's exciting programme to be announced very soon. We can't wait to share what's in store. Stay tuned!

31/07/2026

Tonight I Friday 31 July I Midhurst I 7.30pm
A Musical Portrait of Gershwin and Grappelli

Hear Lizzie Ball share her thoughts ahead of tonight's performance.

A few tickets are still available and can also be purchased on the door. Book Now: https://tinyurl.com/34xwb9yr

29/07/2026

This Friday - 31 July - 7.30pm - Midhurst Rother College - A Musical Portrait of Gershwin and Grappelli

In collaboration with Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival we bring the jazz spirit of Soho to the South Downs... A few tickets still available - book now to avoid missing out... https://shorturl.at/6HCe8

Violinist and vocalist Lizzie Balll joins Ronnie Scott’s Artistic Director and pianist extraordinaire, James Pearson to bring to Petworth Summer Festival a vibrant celebration of Gershwin and Grappelli. Their infectious world class energy together with star jazz bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado and drummer to the stars Matt Skelton promises an unforgettable night of entertainment!

29/07/2026

A Musical Portrait of Gershwin and Grappelli - Friday 31 July - 7.30pm - Midhurst

Lizzie Ball joins Ronnie Scott’s Artistic Director and pianist extraordinaire, James Pearson to bring to Petworth Summer Festival a vibrant celebration of Gershwin and Grappelli. Their infectious world class energy together with star jazz bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado and drummer to the stars Matt Skelton promises an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Don't miss out. Limited tickets. Book now: https://tinyurl.com/34xwb9yr