Ealing (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Organisers have confirmed the 2026 Ealing Book Festival will run from 29 April to 3 May, allowing book lovers to plan early for the borough’s literary event.
The festival, which is now in its third time, is growing to five days and will feature a variety of speeches, panel conversations, shops, and family conditioning with famed authors, up- and- coming voices, and gift.
Events will be held at the University of West London and, for the first time, at the nearby Questors Theatre. According to the organizers, this shift will enable more capacity and a wider range of programming.
Over 1,900 people attended the festival’s 24 activities this year, which took place from April 24 to 27. The organizers intend to build on that success.
Catherine Jaquiss, chair of Ealing Book Festival, said the 2026 edition was already taking shape. She said:
“After setting West London abuzz with another incredible celebration of stories and ideas earlier this year, we are ready to write the next instalment.
To date, almost 3,500 people have attended Ealing Book Festival events and the 2026 festival promises to be another vibrant celebration of books and writing in all their dazzling forms.”
Hanif Kureishi, Elif Shafak, Andrew O’Hagan, and Tracy Chevalier were among the emotional lineup for the 2025 event. In order to motivate young compendiums , organizers said they plan to keep bringing in top pens while adding outreach efforts with nearby seminaries.
What is the accessibility and family friendly arrangements at the festival?
The Ealing Book Festival 2026 is committed to being accessible and family-friendly, with arrangements to ensure everyone can enjoy the events. The venues give wheelchair access and installations for those with mobility challenges. Schedules and locales will indicate accessible sessions, and backing can be arranged upon request.
There will be a devoted programme of events for children and families, including author readings, shops, and interactive conditioning designed to engage youthful compendiums and families together.
The festival offers sensitive apartments and quiet spaces at select venues for attendees who may need a calm terrain. subscribe language practitioners and other lodgings will be available for certain sessions to support inclusivity. The festival aims to produce an inviting terrain for different cultures, promoting erudite enjoyment for all periods and capacities.