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The north of England's longest-running literature festival. Coming in 2026: 2-18 October 2026. #ILF26 | Produced by @thewordupnorth.bsky.social
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialThankyou to the fabulous Si King for an amazing Thursday night at the King's Hall - the signing queue was almost out of the door!
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialWeekend two of ILF is almost here! Not booked yet? Head to ilkleylitfest.org.uk (link in bio) 📖📖📖
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialWe’re big foodies at ILF HQ, and we can’t wait to share some of the insights from these amazing cooks with you.
Learn more and book at ilkleylitfest.org.uk (link in bio)
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialHi John! Thanks for your message - programming info for writers can be found here: www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/programming-...
@michellehughes.bsky.socialReposted by @ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialA huge thank you to everyone who came to hear me talk about my book at the Ilkley Literature Festival on Saturday. 😊
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@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialIlkley Lit Fest 2026 isn't just for adults - we have lots of events to get your little ones involved too! In addition to specific events across the festival, we have a special Bookworm Trail hidden across Ilkley.
Discover all our family activities at ilkleylitfest.org.uk (link in bio)
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialThank you to everyone who joined us for our opening weekend of ILF2026. Highlights included Andrew Davies, Zahra Joya, Matthew Sweet, Brian Bilston, Luke Harding, Natasha Carthew and Jane Rogoyska (amongst many other stellar authors!)
Check out what else is in store at ilkleylitfest.org.uk
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialIn his first solo title, Si King – one half of the Hairy Bikers alongside his best friend, the late Dave Myers – shares the food he cooks and eats at home: honest, unfussy dishes built for real life, real budgets and real families.
Learn more and book at ilkleylitfest.org.uk
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialAnother great interview in the Yorkshire Evening Post! This time with Dr Shabnam Ahsan who will be holding a workshop on writing ghost stories with us on Sunday 18 October.
Want to know how to send shivers down someone's spine? Head to ilkleylitfest.org.uk (link in bio) to book
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialWeekdays can be tough - and we've got the perfect remedy for you. Here are some of the ✨️ mid-week delights ✨️ coming up, and now is the perfect time to book.
Head to ilkleylitfest.org.uk to book (link in bio) 🎟️
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialOh no, these books are full of holes! It must be the burrowing bookworms! Can you find all the pesky page-eating creatures hiding in shop windows across Ilkley and answer their bookish questions?
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialOpening night seems so long ago now! On Friday night we welcomed special reception guests ahead of our opening event - Andrew Davies: Life in Scripts.
Our next event is Judy Murray: Game, Set & Murder on Tuesday night.
Head to ilkleylitfest.org.uk to see what else is in store (link in bio)
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.social@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialHighlights from the first full day of ILF26: Incredible events with Matthew Sweet (complete with genuine Barbara Cartland gowns); Peter Stanford on Gaudi; journalist Zahra Joya, and poet Brian Bilston.
Photo Credits: Rich Bunce @walkingphotographer
@brianbilston.bsky.socialReposted by @ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialThanks to everyone at Darwen Library Theatre - coming out to listen to poetry on a Friday night is not for the faint-hearted.
This evening I’m in Ilkley, reading poems at @ilkleylitfest.bsky.social. Hope to see a few of you there.
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialCheck out what's on today at ILF - Saturday 3rd October! You can still book tickets for many events at ilkleylitfest.org.uk
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialPlanned road closure near Ilkley Playhouse
We have just been informed that there will be gas works taking place on Castle Road outside Ilkley Playhouse from the 2nd – 8th October. More information on the roadworks can be found here: one.network?GB152811639
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialCatch Brian at ILF tomorrow!
Learn more and book - www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/events/16-br...
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialGreat review of Luke Harding's Betrayal in The Guardian. Luke joins us tomorrow at ILF at 5pm.
Book now - www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/events/10-lu...
@ilkleylitfest.bsky.socialWe can't wait to welcome Jane Rogoyska to ILF 2026 tomorrow at 12pm.
Learn more and book at www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk/events/3-jan...
