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Hexham Book Festival looks to the future

After 20 years as an independent CIC, Hexham Book Festival is entering an exciting new chapter.

Founder-Director Susie Troup and Director Gil Pugh have handed over the baton to Queen’s Hall Arts, the venue which has hosted and played an integral role in the festival’s success over the last two decades.

Hexham Book Festival will return for 2027 unchanged – with just as many amazing authors, journalists, historians, comedians and commentators as you’ve become used to – and you’re invited to be part of it.

Make a note in your diary: Friday 23 April – Sunday 2 May 2027.

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Many thanks for a wonderful time up in Hexham, I look forward to a return visit one of these years.

Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful event last night. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed being back in beautiful Hexham - thank you for everything you and the team did to make it all run so smoothly.

I feel incredibly lucky to have this festival on my doorstep. It is world class.

Hexham Book festival is a leading creative force in the Northumbrian cultural landscape, with a positive impact on the lives of so many. Locally based, outward-facing, brilliantly organised, and recognised by writers and readers as one of the attractive and dynamic literary festivals.

Two words, absolutely fantastic. Really looking forward to next year!