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

Category: Announcements

Welcome to Sunday at the Foreword Book Festival!

Welcome to SUNDAY at the Foreword Book Festival in Eye! Join us today for: šŸ“š 11am-4pm – FREE Suffolk Day Book Fair at Eye Town Hall šŸ–‹ļø 10am-noon – Finding Stories Writing Workshop at the Bank Arts Centre 🄘 12.30-1.45pm – Suffolk Food Stories – Four food writers and chefs in conversation with Georgy Jamieson…
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We’re part of the Go All In Campaign

Did you know – the Foreword Book Festival is part if the National Year of Reading Go All In campaign? And we’re part of the Go All In Summer of Sport, too! Don’t miss our amazing Eat, Sleep, Read, Play Football! event for all ages, THIS SUNDAY! Meet three children’s authors with a passion for…
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We’re in the national press!

The Foreword Festival has made it to the national press! We’re thrilled to have a mention in The I newspaper. Check out the article, all about the lovely town of Eye!

Substitute price!

Great news! We’ve made our Eat, Sleep Read, Play Football! event even more accessible for families by bringing on a substitute price, so tickets are now only Ā£5! Space is limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. Join three football-obsessed children’s authors at this all-ageĀ family event for Father’s Day! (Everyone welcome – Dads optional!) Ever…
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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!