Festival lineup

12th May 2025

  • Hedgerow and Coastal Foraging Walk – with Rachel Lambert

    Fowey Harbour Hotel Esplanade, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join Rachel Lambert's hedgerows walk and find out about the wonderful world of foraging and how to be a wise, successful, and sustainable forager. Meet at the sea-facing garden at the Harbour Fowey Hotel.

    £22.00
  • Cancelled Joanna Cherry KC – Keeping the Dream Alive

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    In conversation with Iain Dale, expect candid insights, behind‑the‑scenes stories and a clear-eyed look at the unresolved questions still shaping Scotland’s political future. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

  • ORWELL – The Road to 1984

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join us for a compelling evening of storytelling that illuminates the journey towards one of the most influential novels of the 20th century. Performed by Mark Stratford. Adapted and directed by Guy Smith.

    £14.00
  • Guided Walk – Strands of Time

    Par Beach Car Park, Par, PL24 2AS

    Join Chrissie Le Marchant on this fascinating circular walk, exploring two historic villages and how they were treated in du Maurier's writing.

    £15.00
  • Harriet Tyce – Witch Trial

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Bestselling author and standout star of BBC's The Traitors, treats us to a gripping conversation about her latest novel.

    £13.00
  • Sarah Vine – How Not to Be a Political Wife

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Sarah Vine discusses her memoir with Iain Dale, a book hailed as being 'the political memoir Westminster was dreading!'.

    £13.00
  • Festival Jazz Evening

    Fowey Parish Church 5 Church Ave, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join us for a stylish, feel‑good night of world‑class jazz.

    £16.00
  • Dr Ella Westland – Reading Group – House on the Strand

    Fowey Parish Hall Browns Hill, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join in on what promises to be a lively reading group discussion with Dr Ella Westland on Daphne du Maurier's highly acclaimed House on the Strand

    £13.00
  • Patrick Charnley – This, My Second Life

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Set in the wild landscapes of Cornwall, join us for a deep-dive conversation with Patrick Charnley, on his highly reviewed debut novel about resilience, identity and rebuilding after profound loss, all

    £12.00
  • Eva Zu Beck: The Wilder Way

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    For anyone craving adventure, purpose, or a wilder way of being, this is the event for you.

    £12.00
  • Guided Walk – Daphne du Maurier’s Fowey

    Main Car Park, Hanson Drive, PL23 1ET

    This is your opportunity to learn about Daphne du Maurier, her life, her novels, and Fowey. You will be led by Chrissie Le Marchant who has been leading guided walks […]

    £15.00
  • An Ocean Voyage, Bookended by Caminos!

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Before the Tall Ship Morgenster’s departure from Fowey, hear from crew members, past participants, and the ship’s captain, about the story of reviving one of Europe’s most historic pilgrimage routes.

    £13.00
  • Cancelled A Creative Compass: Mapping the Inspirations and Music of Davey Hal

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Enjoy an evening of music, storytelling and literary creative discovery with singer‑songwriter and composer Davey Hal. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

  • Guided Walk – Daphne du Maurier’s Fowey

    Main Car Park, Hanson Drive, PL23 1ET

    This is your opportunity to learn about Daphne du Maurier, her life, her novels, and Fowey. You will be led by Chrissie Le Marchant who has been leading guided walks […]

    £15.00
  • Lizzi Larbalestier: The Healing Power of Water

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    An inspiring exploration of how our relationship with water can restore balance, resilience and wellbeing in our lives.

    £12.00
  • Truro School Musicians – A Lunchtime Recital

    Fowey Parish Church 5 Church Ave, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Enjoy a wonderful lunchtime recital by Truro School’s hugely talented A-level musicians.

    Free
  • Cancelled Ilona Bannister – FIVE

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Ilona Bannister takes us on a deep dive into her new novel, FIVE, a tense and thought‑provoking story. DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

  • Veronica Henry and Jennie Godfrey – You Are All Invited!

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    An invitation that must be accepted! We are thrilled to welcome Jennie and Veronica back to the Festival to talk about their new novels.

    £13.00
  • Festival Comedy Evening with Kernow King

    Fowey Parish Church 5 Church Ave, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join us for an evening of laughter with the hilarious Kernow King.

    £16.00
  • Patrick Gale – Love Lane

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Enjoy an engaging exploration of the emotional and historical forces behind Patrick Gale's latest book. Expect rich storytelling, sharp insight and a chance to hear directly from one of Britain’s most beloved novelists.

    £13.00
  • Masterclass: Building a Successful Author Brand and Writing Career

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Are you a budding writer? Find out from two bestselling authors how different strategies, combined with a strong brand can help you develop a succesful writing career.

    £13.00
  • Writing Workshop – Explore Journalling

    Fowey Parish Hall Browns Hill, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join Amy Lamorna Ireland for a gentle and generative journalling workshop.

    £22.00
  • Alison Light – From Manderley to Memoir

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Alison Light discusses her new memoir, Red, Red Robin, with Dr Ella Westland.

    £13.00
  • Adele Parks – Our Beautiful Mess

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Adele Parks, one of the UK’s most compelling storytellers, discusses her latest novel and the inspiration behind it.

    £13.00
  • Festival Quiz Evening

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join us for a fun evening of lots of laughs and some friendly competition!

    £12.00
  • Brigit Strawbridge Howard – Dancing with Bees

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Enchanting, insightful and full of quiet magic, this event is perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, environmentalists and anyone ready to fall under the spell of bees. Brigit will be in conversation with her son, celebrity chef, James Strawbridge.

    £12.00
  • Lally Macbeth – The Lost Folk

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    In conversation, join Lally MacBeth for a captivating exploration of Britain’s disappearing folk traditions and her call for us all to become collectors, keepers, and creators of our own traditions.

    £12.00
  • Louise Candlish – A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Internationally bestselling author Louise Candlish, talks about her latest highly acclaimed novel and gives insight into her immense talent for turning everyday lives into gripping crime characters.

    £13.00
  • Take A Chance On Us – The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Night

    Fowey Parish Church 5 Church Ave, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of pure ABBA magic! Join us as Take A Chance On Us, the ultimate ABBA tribute experience take to the stage.

    £22.00
  • Cancelled Eleanor Anstruther – Fallout

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Award‑winning author Eleanor Anstruther presents Fallout, a vivid coming‑of‑age novel rooted in the Greenham Women’s Peace Camp.

  • Alison Weir The Boleyn Secret

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join Alison Weir for an illuminating talk about her forthcoming book The Boleyn Secret

    £13.00
  • Fern Britton – A Cornish Legacy

    Fowey Town Hall Market Street, Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Join beloved broadcaster and bestselling novelist Fern Britton, for an uplifting conversation about her new book, A Cornish Legacy.

    £13.00
  • Secret Gardens – Explore Beautiful Private Gardens

    Multiple Gardens Fowey, United Kingdom

    Discover some of the best of Fowey's private gardens with a two-day open ticket. Refreshments, a book stall, live opera singing, summer jazz, beautiful gardens & fantastic views are all on offer. The gardens will be open 10am to 5pm on both days.

    Get Tickets Free – £7.00