8th - 11th October
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival, an established event on the UK Arts calendar, held its first festival in 2012. The festival provides a far reaching eclectic programme designed to attract a wide audience and increase the cultural richness of the Isle of Wight.
2026’s line-up includes Helen McGinn, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Chris Galvin, Miranda Gore Browne, Eric Lanlard, Ian Buxton, Professor Tim Lang and Andrew Turvil, with live demonstrations, tastings and plenty of food for thought.