Ipswich Book Festival: More than Words

Friday 2nd October - Sunday 4th October

See website for events for timings or visit at The Ancient House

After a superb first event last year, organisers have even more author events taking place for the second year of Ipswich Book Festival!

More Than Words sees 50 events across 11 venues.

  • Author talks & panels
  • Book signings & meet-the-author sessions
  • Writing workshops & masterclasses
  • Poetry & spoken word performances
  • Children’s & family activities

If you love reading, you’ll love this literary festival in town – there’s something for every reader, writer, and book lover.

Where

The Ancient House, Buttermarket

Venue
Date

02/10/2026 – 04/10/2026

Time

See website for events for timings or visit

Book Tickets

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Registration No: 5339846. Registered Office: The Master’s House, 19 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1AQ.

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