Panorama image of Wigtown with a large queue of people around the Bowling Green, at the centre of town. The County Buildings is in the background, with colourful bunting hung between lampposts.

What's On

Name: Wigtown Festival Company
Address: 11 North Main Street, Wigotwn, Dumfries & Galloway, UK DG8 9HN, Scotland
Telephone: +44 1988 402 036
Price range: $

Wigtown Book Festival

26 September - 4 October 2026

2026 programme launch

22 July: priority booking opens for Book Town Friends

24 July: public booking opens

Wigtown has managed to create a real ‘boutique’ feel to its festival. It’s refreshingly unstressed, set in stunning landscapes and with an enviably broad and sophisticated programme.

Stuart Kelly, Scotland on Sunday

What's On

Wigtown Book Festival

2026 programme launch

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Our programmes and projects

Wigtown Book Festival

Big DoG Children's Book Festival

The Big DoG Schools Tour

The Anne Brown Essay Prize

Wigtown Poetry Prizes

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Trails and Tails

Callout for Artists, Writers and Creatives!

Acknowledging the death of former Board member Sandra McDowall

Neil Forsyth is a powerhouse of creativity whose work is read and watched by umpteen millions across the globe

BAFTA winner, novelist and creator of Dundonian comedy gem Bob Servant