
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