2026 Early Bird Ticket Release Highlights

Browse a sneak preview from our 2026 programme and book your tickets until 31 May.

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News and Articles

Grab Early Bird Tickets – Sneak Peek of Wigtown’s Stellar 2026 Line-Up

For a limited time only - 10% off for great events

16 May 2026
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2026 Anne Brown Essay Prize Judges Announced

We are delighted to announce the 2026 Anne Brown Essay Prize Judges:

1 May 2026
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Local Writers Spotlight Call Out 2026

Calling local writers of poetry and prose, fiction and non-fiction!

22 Apr 2026
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Poet Anne-Marie Te Whiu Secures Cove Park International Fellowship

Anne-Marie will be presenting at Wigtown Book Festival this year

15 Apr 2026
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Wigtown Spring Book Weekend 2026

Covenanters and women crime writers are two themes woven into Spring Book Weekend 2-4 May

8 Apr 2026
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Update on Post Office - April 2026

Wigtown Festival Company Decision

2 Apr 2026
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About us

Wigtown Book Festival

A Ten Day Celebration of Books
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Wigtown Book Town

A community of books changes lives
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Opportunities for Writers

Wigtown Poetry Prizes

20 years of Scotland's International Poetry Competition
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The Anne Brown Essay Prize

£1500 for the best literary essay by a writer in or from Scotland
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2025 Festival Titles

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