THANK YOU
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended the events, our brilliant volunteers, our amazing venues and, of course, our authors, sponsors and partners. What a team!
See you next year!
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First Weekend in October
Our 2026 theme ‘More Than Words’ celebrated books that move us, connect us and transform us. This year, we explored how stories, information and ideas reach far beyond the page, acting as catalysts for change, connection and challenging the status quo. We are not just a festival about reading, but about action, experience and emotion, the things words alone can’t fully capture.
This is not a quiet literary weekend. This is Ipswich Book Festival: confident, curious and independent.
A big thank you to our sponsors
2026 Principal Festival Sponsor
Town Centre Sponsor
Education Sponsor
