Welcome to Herts Book Festival
A vibrant celebration of stories, authors, and community across two towns in the heart of Hertfordshire.
Sat 16 May 2026
Sun 17 May 2026
BEAM, Hertford
Southern Maltings, Ware
Hertford Events
Join lively talks, workshops, and readings for all ages, BEAM, 10am - 4pm.
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Polly Owen
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Tiny T's Theatre
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Hertford Library
Storytime (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Freya North
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Tales from the Hart
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Peter Sampson
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Author Market
Meet 30 Local Authors (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Ware Events
Join lively talks, workshops, and readings for all ages, Southern Maltings, 10am-4pm.
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Ware Library
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Maria Oliver
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Elena Mannion
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
Garry Parsons
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Ware Poets
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
The Story Sanctuary
Sunday 17th May
South Cowl, Southern Maltings, Ware
Nic Wilson
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Reading Workshop
How to Read More: Practical Strategies for Busy Adults (FREE)
Upstairs Bar, Ware
Book Exchange
Swap a book (or just take one! FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
Author Market
Meet 30+ Local Authors (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
South Cowl, Southern Maltings, Ware
Alice Hemming
Sunday 17th May
Southern Maltings, Ware
Sunday 17th May
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