Cambridge Literary Festival
Spring Cambridge Literary Festival
Showcasing the best writers, the best speakers, the best conversations.
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. The full Spring Festival 2025 programme is now up and available to view online.
Richard Ayoade | Samantha Harvey | Ian Hislop | Diane Abbott | Lindsey Hilsum | Michael Heseltine | Anthony Horowitz | Diana Evans | Mike Berners-Lee | Gary Younge | Andrey Kurkov | Kaliane Bradley | Ash Sarkar | Kevin Barry | Emma Barnett | Abi Daré.. and more
Lovers of the written word will be treated to a spectacular array of established and emerging novelists, poets and writers, joined by entertainers, broadcasters, politicians, environmentalists and campaigners to discuss the hot topics of the day.
With a range of talks to inspire audiences of all ages, the festival continues to shine a light on pressing current issues and lead the cultural conversation.
