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Gibraltar Literary Festival

Name: Gibraltar Literary Festival
Address: Gibraltar, GX111AA, GI
Telephone: +35020074950

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Welcome to the official page of Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival - an annual celebration of literature, history & culture 📖📚

The Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival introduces a fusion of writers in English, Spanish and Arabic. Reflecting Gibraltar’s long cultural history between Europe, Africa, The Mediterranean and The Atlantic. The Festival will host a variety of world-class speakers and special events at one of Europe’s great destinations. Guests will be able to enjoy lectures by distinguished novelist

s, poets, historians, biographers, journalists, cookery writers and public figures from all over the world.

05/06/2026

📘 Meet Sally Baker! ✨

An award-winning therapist, author and emotional wellbeing expert, Sally Baker has spent over two decades helping people understand and overcome the hidden patterns that hold them back. In her latest book, The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out, she combines professional expertise and personal experience to explore how resilience can be developed, nurtured and strengthened, even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.

💛 Many of you may remember that Sally was due to join us at last year’s festival but was unfortunately unable to attend. We’re delighted that she will finally be joining us this November at the Gibraltar Gibunco Literary Festival.

✨ Join us for an inspiring conversation on resilience, mental wellbeing and the practical tools we can use to navigate uncertainty, adversity and change. Drawing on real-life experiences and therapeutic insights, Sally’s session promises to leave audiences feeling empowered and equipped for whatever life throws their way.

📅 Tickets and the full festival schedule will be released shortly.

04/06/2026

📘 Meet Dr Ali Bahaijoub! 🌍

A respected author, researcher and Vice Chairman of the British–Morocco Society, Dr Ali Bahaijoub brings decades of expertise to one of the world's most enduring geopolitical disputes. In his book Western Sahara Conflict, he explores the history, complexities and international dimensions of the conflict, offering readers a deeper understanding of a region often overlooked in global conversations.

✨ Join us this November at the GGLF for a fascinating discussion on history, diplomacy, international relations and the competing narratives that shape our understanding of conflict. Dr Bahaijoub's session promises to shed light on a subject that continues to influence politics far beyond North Africa.

📅 Tickets and the full festival schedule will be released shortly.

03/06/2026

📘 Meet Dr Alastair Santhouse! ✨

A consultant psychiatrist at Guy’s and the Maudsley Hospitals in London, Dr Santhouse has spent decades exploring the fascinating intersection between physical and mental health. In his acclaimed book Head First: A Psychiatrist’s Stories of Mind and Body, he draws on real clinical experiences to examine how our thoughts, emotions and personal histories shape our wellbeing, offering compassionate insights into some of medicine’s most complex questions.

👏 Festival audiences may remember Dr Santhouse from his appearance back in 2022, where he delivered a packed and unforgettable talk on the Rock!

✨ Join us this November at the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival as we delve into the extraordinary relationship between mind and body, the stories we tell ourselves about illness, and what it truly means to be well. Whether you're interested in psychology, medicine or the human condition, this promises to be another thought-provoking and fascinating conversation.

Come and see Dr Alastair Santhouse at the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival.

📅 Tickets and the full festival schedule will be released shortly.

02/06/2026

📚✨ MORE AUTHORS ANNOUNCED! ✨📚

Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, is excited to reveal 10 more incredible authors joining the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2026 (9–15 Nov):

Adele Parks • Lord Peter Ricketts • Jay Griffiths • Eliza Clark • Nicola Moorby • Dr Mathew Ford • Sean Gilbert • George Bell • Andy Baker • Callie Kazumi

From bestselling fiction & thrillers to diplomacy, art, mental health and digital-age warfare — this year’s line-up keeps getting stronger!

🎉 Get ready for a week to delight, inform & inspire.
📅 9–15 November 2026
📧 [email protected]
📞 +350 20047309

Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism
Visit Gibraltar
Gibraltar Cultural Services
Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025

01/06/2026

📚✨ Stay tuned to our social media pages as we announce the second round of authors tomorrow!

12/05/2026

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, is delighted to welcome back Seabourn as a partner of the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2026.

In collaboration with Gibraltar London House, Seabourn will host an exclusive afternoon tea experience with Grant Harrold, author of The Royal Butler, featuring fascinating royal stories, tradition, etiquette, and conversation.

Following the success of last year’s partnership, Seabourn will also host sales desks at the Gibraltar Garrison Library and other festival venues alongside MH Bland.

The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2026 takes place from 9th–15th November. 📚✨

07/05/2026

Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, is delighted to confirm that the Gibunco Group is once again the title sponsor for this year’s Gibraltar Literary Festival 2026.

Since the festival’s inception Gibunco’s altruistic support has gone a long way to ensure that this tourism led event continues to be a staple in Gibraltar’s cultural calendar.

Furthermore, GCS is also delighted to confirm the John Mackintosh Educational Trust as a principal partner for this year’s festival. The Trust is supporting the children and schools’ programme and various other initiatives throughout the festival week.

Minister for Culture and Tourism, The Hon. Christan Santos GMD MP said:

‘I wish to express my sincere thanks to Gibunco for maintaining their unwavering belief in the Literary Festival and continuing to be our title sponsor. My thanks too to the John Mackintosh Educational Trust for supporting the programme aimed at our younger audiences. The festival aims is to reach people of all ages, backgrounds and interests, and our supporters’ generosity, along with the hard work of the organising team, allow it to meet its objective.’

The festival will be organised from the 9th to 15th November 2026. For further information please contact the Festival Director on telephone: 20047309or email: [email protected]

05/05/2026

1st Author Announcement | 2026 Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival ✨

This year’s flagship festival promises a vibrant and thought‑provoking programme, exploring politics, travel, music, health, sport, crime, history and literary fiction, with voices from across the world.
From internationally acclaimed novelists and historians to journalists, medical professionals and sporting trailblazers, the 2026 line‑up includes:

📚 Arturo Pérez-Reverte
📚 Joanne Harris MBE
📚 Anne Sebba
📚 Petroc Trelawny
📚 Khaleda Popal
📚 Dr Alastair Santhouse
📚 Clover Stroud
📚 Christopher Lloyd
📚 Leslie Cavendish
📚 Dr Ali Bahaijoub
📚 Dr Meenal Viz
📚 Ella McCrystal
📚 Richard Garcia
📚 Sally Baker

…and many more authors and events still to be announced.

📅 Save the date and join us for a week of inspiring conversations, powerful stories and unforgettable literary experiences in Gibraltar.

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:45 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:45 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:45 - 16:30
Thursday	08:45 - 16:30
Friday	09:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+35020074950

Website

http://www.gibraltarliteraryfestival.gi/

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