Celebrating its 25th year, the 2026 Brattleboro Literary Festival will take place October 16-17, 2026, in beautiful downtown Brattleboro. As always, the annual fall foliage weekend events are FREE and open to the public.
Founded in 2002, the festival has grown into one of the region’s most significant annual gatherings, drawing more tourists, sponsors, and participants each year. Since its start, it has presented over 900 authors, including winners of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Women’s Prize, the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal, among others. Read more about our history and the past 25 years of literary excellence.
Meet the Authors
Brattleboro Literary Festival 2026 Schedule
All events are free and open to the public. We gratefully accept donations at the door.
Please note: event schedule and details are subject to change. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.
Event Locations
Event venues indicated with green pin. And be sure to visit our area bookstores and library, too!
2026 Festival Sponsors
