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This is an annual literary festival to celebrate the written and spoken word in all its forms, including books, drama, music and art.

See the “What’s On?” page to find out about this year’s events.  As the list below shows, there are a wide range of topics to explore. You can also review past Alton Word Fest events in the “Archive” pages. Some events are specifically for school children - if your school isn’t taking part, please encourage them to get in touch.

Events for everyone

• Writing Competitions
• Theatre production and Play Reading
• Literary Lunch
• “Pint Pot of Fire” storytelling competition
• Guerilla Poetry and a Poetry Picnic (National Poetry Day)
• Spelling Bee (for schools)
• Talks, Book Launch and Book Club
• Workshops for Poetry and Storytelling
• Children’s Theatre, Poetry, Writing and Story-time
• Singing

Welcome

See What’s On? for details of events