Eye, Suffolk, UK
19th-21st June 2026

Category: Announcements

Support us!

We’re really excited about bringing the Foreword Festival to Eye, and we know that some of our followers would love to join us, but for various reasons can’t make it. Good news – there’s now a way to support us even if you can’t come along in person! We’re a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, so any…
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Wild Words Suffolk

The Wild Words Suffolk box is coming to Eye Library, 15th-19th June as part of the Foreword Book Festival! Complete novice or an experienced writer, YOU are invited to write something, and post your Wild Words in the Post Box. Participation is free, and everything and anything goes! You are welcome to post anonymously, or…
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Can you tell a story in ten words?

Can you tell a story in ten words? Head to Eye Library, Suffolk, before June 19th, and write a ten-word story for your chance to win a bookish prize! The library team will choose their favourite stories in two categories: Under 16, and 16+. FREE entry! The winners will be announced at the Foreword Festival…
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Foreword Festival Author’s Book is Book of the Month!

Congratulations to Foreword Book Festival guest author Mitch Johnson, whose new book, Strike, is the official Indie Bookshop Book of the Month for June! Meet Mitch and hear about both his football-themed books, Kick and Strike, at our Eat, Sleep, Read, Play Football! event on Sunday 21st June. Book your tickets soon – it’s a…
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Tickets now on sale!

Tickets are on sale now for our author panels and workshops! Numbers are limited, so don’t miss out – book now and reserve your seats. We’ve done our best to keep ticket prices as low as possible, while bringing some big names and headliners to Eye. At the Bank Arts Centre, choose from our Performance…
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Here’s our teaser poster!

We’re putting copies of our teaser poster up around Eye on Friday! Keep an eye out for our bright pink event posters, appearing over the coming weeks, and look out for our first ticket links on Facebook, too. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the festival!

Thank you!

A huge THANK YOU to all the East Anglian authors who have applied to take part in this summer’s Foreword Festival events! We’re excited to check out your books, and we’ll be selecting authors for our books fairs over the next week or so. We’ll let you know our decision by the end of April.…
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East Anglian Authors – Last Chance To Apply!

We’re running THREE book fairs in 2026, and we need YOU to bring your books, meet readers, and fill our author tables. Apply today! . Applications close TODAY! Don’t miss out! . . Join the Foreword Festival at our book events this year to meet readers, sell books, and help us to celebrate creativity in…
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East Anglian Authors – Apply Now!

We’re running THREE book fairs in 2026, and we need YOU to bring your books, meet readers, and fill our author tables. Apply now for your table – applications close on Friday. Don’t miss out! . Join the Foreword Festival at our book events this year to meet readers, sell books, and help us to…
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Calling East Anglian Authors …

… we’re running THREE book fairs in 2026, and we need YOU to bring your books, meet readers, and fill our author tables! . Join the Foreword Festival at our book events this year to meet readers, sell books, and help us to celebrate creativity in Suffolk and Beyond! Head to our online application form…
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