Isle of Wight Literary Festival

About

A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 9th and 12th October 2025 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with something for everyone.

History, politics, current affairs, environmental matters and law are among the topics featured at this year's Festival.

Top literary names from television, politics, history and the world of food and drink are among headline authors who will be appearing at this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Initial Line Up

Dame Prue Leith - The Restauranteur, Broadcaster, Cookery Writer and Novelist will be joining us with her latest publication, Life's too short to stuff a Mushroom.

Sue Barker - will be telling all about her life in tennis, as a player and broadcaster in Wimbledon

Cath Kidston - The beloved designer and author will share insights from her new book A Place Called Home: Print, Colour, Pattern.

Gyles Brandreth - After a packed and popular appearance at last year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival, Gyles Brandreth is back by popular demand.

John Suchet - English author, former television news journalist, and classical music presenter on Classic FM.

Helen Lederer - a British comedian, writer, and actress known for her work during the 1980's alternative comedy boom offers a candid and humorous look at her career, through her memoir, Not that I'm Bitter.

Sir Graham Brady - former MP and Chairman of the 1922 Committee, played a key role in Conservative leadership challenges.

Bob Seely - A British Conservative politician who served as MP for the Isle of Wight from 2017 to 2024. A former journalist and soldier, he will share his publication The New Total War

Joanne Harris - is a bestselling author best known for her novel Chocolat (1999), which was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film.

Visit the website for up-to-date information - www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com.