JOIN US IN MAY TO CELEBRATE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY!
We’re so excited to be celebrating a special milestone this year.
HuddLitFest was founded in 2006 and we’ve come a long way since then. Join us this year from 6-17 May 2026 for a fabulous anniversary programme.
This milestone programme brings major national names to Huddersfield, including Lemn Sissay, Joanne Harris, Ardal O’Hanlon, Simon Armitage, Val McDermid, Vince Cable and Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy from The Archers).
Alongside headline talks, the festival features creative workshops, writing competitions and a vibrant children’s programme inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh, Spider-Man and The Gruffalo.
Taking place across Huddersfield town centre and surrounding venues, HuddLitFest brings thousands of visitors into the area each year.
For full event listing visit https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/events/
About the Festival
HuddLitFest is an award-winning Festival taking place annually in May, with community, accessibility and inclusivity at its heart. Join us in venues and online for a celebration of books and authors, poetry and performance – and much more. Meet your favourite authors, discover new talent and hone your own skills. Many free or low-cost events, including some hybrid and online events and some with live subtitling by Stagetext.
Winner of the Accessible and Inclusive award at the 2022 Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards.
