Chester Literature Festival

Chester Literature Festival is one of the longest-running annual literature events in the country.

It was launched in 1989 by the volunteer organisation Chester Arts 89 and city booksellers who programmed a week of literary activity including a reading by the niece of novelist D H Lawrence.

This is the 14th year that the festival has been programmed by Storyhouse, and along with visiting names, special artists in residence have included the late Benjamin Zephaniah, Lemn Sissay, Imtiaz Dharker and Ted Hughes Prize-winner Hollie McNish.

No. Each event at the literature festival will need to be booked individually – free events may also require you to book a seat as our capacity can be limited.

Chester Literature Festival is programmed by Storyhouse and takes place throughout the building, and sometimes across the city.

All of our theatre and event spaces can host events during the festival – check each individual event to find out where it will take place.

Chester Literature Festival is proud to be sponsored by Aaron & Partners Solicitors.

For more information on corporate opportunities for Chester Literature Festival, click here.

If you’re already a Storyhouse Card Member, simply make sure you’re logged into your account before booking your tickets.

If you’d like to become a member – click here and sign up for £4.99 a month and you’ll be able to access exclusive priority booking, discounted tickets, no booking fees and more.

Don’t worry – if you still have a question about Chester Literature Festival or any of the events taking place, click here and submit your query using the form provided.

Alternatively, you can call our ticketing team Mon-Sat 11am-7pm on 01244 409 113 or you can drop us a message on Facebook.