Wales literary festival

Gladfest

Literary festival at Gladstone's Library, with writers, thinkers, talks, workshops and library-based cultural events.

Hawarden, Flintshire, WalesSeptember

Going to the festival

Tickets and programme

Festival dates, venues, line-ups and ticket releases change each year. Use the official links below for current availability and booking details.

What it is about

Literary festival at Gladstone's Library, with writers, thinkers, talks, workshops and library-based cultural events.

Organisers

Gladstone's Library

Attendance notes

Distinctive residential/library setting.

Check the official site for current dates, accessibility, venue maps, ticket rules, waiting lists and livestream options.

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