Largest Literary Events Scheduled for the Year 2024
Discover the Top Literary Festivals to Attend in 2025
For book enthusiasts seeking unforgettable literary experiences, attending a literary festival is a must. These events offer the perfect opportunity to celebrate literature, meet acclaimed authors, and connect with fellow book lovers. In 2025, a diverse selection of literary festivals awaits worldwide.
Fancy blending literature with social events or immersing yourself in various literary discussions? Consider visits to Lit and Libations (Pleasant Valley, MO), the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books (Pittsburgh, PA), or the Santa Fe Literary Festival (Santa Fe, NM) taking place in May.
Prefer mystery and thriller genres, or perhaps romance novels are more your style? Looking ahead to May, the Sleuthfest (St. Petersburg, FL) and Book Lovers Con (Las Vegas, NV) have you covered for crime and romance fiction, respectively.
In June, the Bay Area Book Festival (Berkeley, CA) and the Essex Book Festival (UK) promise to celebrate literature with a focus on diverse literary voices. While the Essex Book Festival exact dates are not yet specified, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.
In July, the Bradford Literature Festival (Bradford, West Yorkshire) will offer a wide range of events spanning over ten days, providing ample opportunities to explore your literary interests. Meanwhile, the world's largest crime-writing festival, the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival (Harrogate, Yorkshire), boasts an impressive lineup of top crime writers.
As we move into the latter part of 2025, the Lewisburg Literary Festival (Lewisburg, WV) promises a fantastic lineup, details for which will be released soon.
Whether you're a seasoned literature enthusiast or a budding reader, these literary festivals offer engaging experiences that cater to every literary interest. Don't miss out on the chance to deepen your love of books and connect with others who share your passion. Stay tuned for more details as the 2025 festival season approaches!
For further reading, check out our reports on the 2024 International Book Fairs Calendar, Best Writing Residencies in 2024 for Emerging Writers, and The Comprehensive List of 2024 Writing Contests.
- To delve into a mix of literature, social events, and discussion, consider attending Lit and Libations in Pleasant Valley, MO, or the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books in Pittsburgh, PA, both happening in May 2025.
- Literature enthusiasts with a taste for mystery and detective novels should mark their calendars for Sleuthfest in St. Petersburg, FL, to be held in May.
- For a focus on diverse literary voices, the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley, CA, and the Essex Book Festival in the UK, both scheduled for June 2025, present promising opportunities.
- In July, the Bradford Literature Festival in Bradford, West Yorkshire, and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, Yorkshire, provide extensive dates for literature lovers seeking varied interests over ten days and the world's largest crime-writing festival, respectively.
- As the festive season wraps up, the Lewisburg Literary Festival in Lewisburg, WV, offers an exciting lineup of literary events. Stay updated on the festival details as they become available.
For a more comprehensive reading list, visit our reports on the 2024 International Book Fairs Calendar, Best Writing Residencies in 2024 for Emerging Writers, and The Comprehensive List of 2024 Writing Contests.
