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How to get tickets for Ipswich Book Festival 2026
With tickets now on sale, here's what's on offer at this year's Ipswich Book Festival.
Ipswich Book Festival
Ipswich Book Festival is a community-focused literary event taking place across accessible venues around Ipswich, celebrating books, reading, and storytelling for audiences of all ages.
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'Bold, brave and fun': Ipswich Book Festival is back
A year after arriving with 46 events, nine sell-outs and more than 1,000 tickets sold, the Ipswich Book Festival team has set its sights higher still – announcing 54 events, new venues, a dedicated Schools Week and a theme that promises to go far beyond the page.
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Chapter one: Ipswich's debut book festival promises something for everyone
When four book-loving business owners decided Ipswich deserved its own book festival, they didn't hold back, creating a three-day celebration with 43 events across 14 venues that launches this Friday.
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Local academics to celebrate county's literary heritage at inaugural book festival
University of Suffolk lecturers are championing local authors and creative writing talent as Ipswich launches its first dedicated book festival, bringing together established writers and emerging voices from across the region.
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How to book tickets for Ipswich's new book festival this October
The inaugural, multi-venue book festival takes place between 3-5 October, featuring bestselling authors and local voices, with tickets priced up to £12 for adults and a number of free and low-cost events for children.
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Ipswich Book Festival announces first events for October
Tickets are now on sale for the opening weekend of Ipswich Book Festival, featuring conversations with bestselling authors including Larry Lamb, Charlie Bingham and Roland Allen from 3-5 October.
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Larry Lamb to headline inaugural Ipswich Book Festival
Actor and author Larry Lamb has been announced as the first headline speaker for Ipswich's new literary festival launching in October 2025.
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Ipswich Book Festival to start its first chapter this October
The inaugural Ipswich Book Festival will take place from 3-5 October 2025, bringing together authors, readers and cultural voices in what organisers hope will become an annual event.