Margate Bookie

Margate ✷ 4-12 October 2025

The friendly litfest by the sea!

A nine-day festival in marvellous Margate

Big name authors at Turner Contemporary, creative writing workshops, poetry slam, three days of children’s events, book launches, school visits, literary walks, podcasts, ice cream, fish and chips and the loveliest skies in Europe. And possibly donkeys as well.


Kick-start your writing with inspiring creative workshops.

WRITE-UP

Enjoy author talks, panel discussions and walks in The Margate School and the Old Town

MARGATE WEEK

SCHOOLS DAY

A day out at Turner Contemporary for pupils.

POETRY SLAM!

THE BOOKIE BIG WEEKEND

THE CHILDREN’S BOOKIE

Front picture credits: Laurie Noble