Penzance Literary Festival returns from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 July 2027. The organiser confirmed the dates after the 2026 edition closed and says the 2027 festival includes a Super Sunday programme. Submissions for 2027 events open in December 2026.
The festival brings authors, writers and performers to venues across Penzance, with main events, writing workshops and a wider fringe. The 2026 edition included Dawn French in conversation with Michael Grandage, festival patron Patrick Gale and Lucy Mangan; that programme now sits in the organiser’s archive. Earlier programmes are also in the public event archive, useful for a feel of the festival’s range before the 2027 line-up lands.
Visitor information
Dates: Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 July 2027, confirmed by the organiser.
Venues: Main events use several Penzance venues, including the Acorn Theatre. Attend the venue named on each event ticket rather than one central festival site.
Admission: Mixed in past editions. Standard 2026 tickets started at £6 and some fringe activity was free; 2027 prices have not been published.
Programme: The 2027 line-up has not been announced. The organiser’s newsletter and social channels carry announcements, and event submissions open in December 2026.
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