Jersey Festival of Words
The 2026 Festival will be taking place from 18-27 September. Tickets will be on sale from mid-June!
About Jersey Festival of Words
Jersey Festival of Words is a celebration of the power of storytelling, language, and imagination, bringing together authors, poets, performers, and readers, for a vibrant programme of events (over half of which are free entry) in the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey.
Set across a variety of local venues our ten-day festival features inspiring talks, lively discussions, creative workshops, and unforgettable performances. We have an extensive schools programme offering free events to the Island’s children, offer competitions to encourage local creatives, and work hard with all manner of local stakeholders and agencies to ensure an inclusive festival that can be enjoyed by all the community.
Our ethos has always been three-pronged; to attract top quality authors and performers to Jersey to provide an event that locals and visitors can treasure, to provide an encouraging and celebratory platform for local literary talent, and to foster a love of words and reading in younger generations.
2025 saw us celebrating our tenth birthday as a festival. And what a celebration it was!
For Schools
This year’s schools programme has more events than ever before!
“We have attended the festival for many years and it has always been an incredibly valuable experience for our pupils. The opportunities it provides to engage with authors, celebrate literature, and inspire a genuine love of reading are truly exceptional, and our students always come away motivated and enthusiastic.” Teacher, St Saviour School
Kate Mosse
Guest author
'Fantastic, such a lovely atmosphere and such a great audience. I've already promised to come back.'
Principal corporate sponsor
We are delighted to be welcoming Highvern back for their fifth year as our principal corporate sponsor!
Sponsors
Donors and Supporters
