Wimbledon BookFest returns from 14 to 24 October 2027. The next speaker programme has not been announced yet. These conversations took place in October 2026, with events at more than one Wimbledon venue. Choose the sessions that interest you before deciding how many days to spend in London.
Confirmed for 2027
The 2027 programme hasn’t been announced yet.
Check the organiser’s programme before choosing a speaker or an individual day. The earlier events below are a way to explore the festival’s range; they are not a list of returning guests. A festival date and a confirmed author appearance are separate pieces of information.
What 2026 looked like
These three events were in the 2026 programme. Follow each title to the visitor guide for the wider selection and the official event links.
Earlier 2026 conversations
Craig Revel Horwood: From Strictly to Stage Left
· Festival Auditorium
Craig Revel Horwood discussed pantomime and his own theatrical experience with Simon London, taking the audience behind the scenes of a stage tradition and the stories that shaped his enthusiasm.
Harriet Rix: The Genius of Trees
· Rutherford Theatre
Harriet Rix explored the lives of trees and their influence on landscapes and ecosystems in conversation with Lucy Siegle, bringing the subject of her book into a discussion about nature.
Tim Spector: Good Mood Food
· Festival Auditorium
Tim Spector discussed Good Mood Food with Angela Clutton, considering the connection between gut health and wider wellbeing and the ideas behind his book during the completed festival’s food-and-science programme.
2026 event detailsAt 3 festivals in 2026
Plan your visit
Read the Wimbledon BookFest visitor guide for venues, official tickets, travel and access information. Compare the stay areas before reserving a room. Choose the events that matter most to you, then put their actual venues alongside the accommodation address.
### By train, Underground and tram
A room booked before the programme appears is a provisional travel choice. Read the cancellation deadline and payment schedule, keep them with your reservation and revisit the booking when you know the events you want. A room rate does not include festival tickets unless the seller explicitly says it does.
For an evening visit, check the final journey from the venue as well as the outward train. Allow time to leave, collect a bag or attend a signing if one is actually listed. If a taxi is essential, check the pickup arrangements before making a reservation that depends on it.
Choosing when to book
Start with the official dates and your own flexibility. If your visit depends on one particular writer, wait for that appearance to be announced before buying inflexible travel. Check the event’s age guidance, accompanying-adult requirements and access arrangements separately from any membership or accommodation purchase.
When the programme is available, compare the length of each session and the transfer to the next venue. Leave a proper break for food and browsing, and keep the last journey home in view. You can use our first-festival planning guide to put the day together.
Sources
- Official festival programme and dates (checked 28 October 2026)
- Official 2026 programme (checked 28 October 2026)
- Visitor guide and its official travel sources