The Bristol New Writers Festival at the Bristol Folk House 5-6 September 2026
More details: https://www.bristolnewwritersfestival.co.uk/
The Bristol New Writers Festival is a new literary event dedicated to celebrating creativity at its earliest stages.
It will take place over the weekend of 5–6 September at the Bristol Folk House.
It is a not-for-profit, writer-led initiative aiming to provide a welcoming space for emerging writers and complete beginners to explore the craft of writing, while also showcasing local talent.
Tickets range from free to £20 and provide access to workshops, talks, a publishing fair, and a poetry open mic.
The festival line-up features both established authors and emerging voices, including Sarah Dunant, Bertel Martin, Helen Taylor, Kitty Wilson, Adam Elms, Sophia Vahdati, Francesca Ramsay, and Mark Bowsher.
Partners include Artists & Writers (part of Bloomsbury publishing), the Society of Authors, and the Society of Young Publishers (South West).
Our full programme is available online here: www.bristolnewwritersfestival.co.uk
Instagram: @bristolnewwriters
