We’re really excited to share the full programme for Deptford Literature Festival 2025.
Taking place from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 March 2025, the festival will be popping up in spaces across Deptford.
Deptford Literature Festival is a literature festival with the local community at its heart. 71 local writers, artists and performers have been programmed to take part this year!
There’s something for everyone: live performances and music, a children’s and young people programme, talks and workshops for aspiring writers and curious readers, walking tours, zine- and book-making, open mic sessions and so much more. Artists taking part include Caleb Azumah Nelson, Emma Warren, Nathan Bryon, Irenosen Okojie and Santanu Bhattacharya, amongst many others.
As ever, access is at the heart of the festival: 45 of the 48 events in our programme are free to attend; all in-person events Friday-Sunday will offer BSL interpretation and all online events will be captioned. Six filmed events will be available to view online for one month after the festival, and Festival At Home activities will enable aspiring writers of all ages take part from wherever they are.
Come and join us! Although they are free, all events do need to be booked in advance. Explore the programme and save your place now!
You can find out more information about accessibility at this years festival on our access page. If you have any questions or would like to chat with one of the team, please contact us on [email protected].
The headline event on Friday 28 March, Lewisham Lyricists curated by Emma Warren, is a paid for event. Free tickets are available for Lewisham residents. To find out how to claim your free ticket please look at our bursaries page.