19th – 22nd November 2026.

Whitby’s Literature Festival is a celebration of writing and authors, past and present, in many genres, including novels, short stories, plays and poetry, some of which have been inspired by Whitby along the way.

Confirmed Authors for 2026: Ann Cleeves, Joanne Harris, Mark Billingham, Dr Sian Williams, John Boyne, Elly Griffiths, Nicky Hambleton Jones, Helen Bain, Alistair Moffatt – and many more!