Littlehampton Book Festival

Littlehampton Festival bringing together Authors, Illustrators, readers and Peppa Pig to celebrate the joy of reading.

  • Category: Arts & Culture
  • Date: 25 Oct 2026, 10:00-16:00 View all dates
  • Cost: from £5

Event details

Littlehampton Festival events are open to all, but booking is essential for most. Author Panels, Illustrator workshops, talks, children's events, burgers and bingo, and a closing party!

Dates for this event

Day and time

Fri, 23 October 2026 19:00 – 21:00

Sat, 24 October 2026 11:00 – 19:00

Sun, 25 October 2026 10:00 – 16:00

Mon, 26 October 2026 11:00 – 16:00

Tue, 27 October 2026 11:00 – 20:30

Friday 23rd October, 19:00 – Meet Author Paul E Hardisty at the bookshop

Saturday 24th October, 11:00 – Author Panel with Will Carver, Eve Smith, Matt Cain and Francesca Capaldi – Town Hall Millennium Chamber

Saturday 24th October, 14:00 – Author Panel, Helen Fields, Kia Abdullah and Ruth Ware – Town Hall Millennium Chamber

Saturday 24th October, 17:00 – Burgers, Books and Bingo at the bookshop

Sunday 25th October, 10:00 to 13:00 – Local Authors at the bookshop

Sunday 25th October, 14:00 – Frankie Rogers ‘Why Comics Matter’ at the bookshop

Monday 26th October, 11:00 – Peppa Pig at the bookshop

Monday 26th October, 14:00 to 16:00 – Local Authors at the bookshop

Tuesday 27th October, 11:00 to 12:30 – Children’s Picnic with Children’s Authors

Tuesday 27th October, 14:00 – Character Creation workshop with Robin Baines at the Library

Tuesday 27th October – Closing Party celebrating the launch of ‘A Court of Splintered Harmony’ with food, drink quiz and raffle

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