Innsmouth Literary Festival 25

Innsmouth Literary Festival 25

By Robert Poyton, Innsmouth Book Club

The UK's top Lovecraftian event is back! We invite you to join us for a day of celebrating weird fiction and Innsmouthian vibes!

Date and time

Location

King's House Bedford

245 Ampthill Road Bedford MK42 9AZ United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours
  • UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • In person
  • Free venue parking
  • Doors at 09:20

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Hobbies • Books

Welcome to the Innsmouth Literary Festival 25!

Date: September 27th, 2025

Location: King's House Bedford

We are pleased to announce that ILF25 will take place on Saturday 27th Sept at the King’s House Centre in Bedford.Our third year will see the usual unique Innsmouthian blend of authors, artists, traders and gaming. And this year we also have a Friday night quiz and an extended gaming session on the Sunday.

All attendees get a goodie-bag, there are photo ops, the chance to chat with authors, book launches, readings and panels throughout the day.

Current confirmed guests include Mike Mason, John Houlihan, Paul Fricker, Anna Smith-Spark, David Hambling, Ally Wilkes, CJ Hooper, Matthew Wood, Zoe Burgess, David Cartwright, Simon Bleaken, with more TBA.

And if that isn't enough, the fun continues from 7pm with Innsmouth After Dark at local music venue the Ent Shed. Featuring a performance of Lovecraft's From Beyond by Edwyrdian Tales, two short films and a Q&A from Deadbolt Films, and an acoustic set of Lovecraft inspired tunes from the tremendous Paul Roland. All overseen by our Eldritch Master of Ceremonies, comedian and poet CJ Hooper

All the above are included in our ticket price, or you can buy a ticket for the evening event only.

Full details will be forwarded post booking

Please note any events / guest appearances may be subject to change. We will keep you informed of any changes to line up, schedule, etc.

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Click here for Trader details

Contact us at innslitfest@outlook.com

Tickets are non-refundable except in case of cancellation by the organisers.

Here's a preview of some of the traders attending. And also some of our guests.

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