We kick off LitFest 2026 in Newhaven, on the 14th of March.
We’ll be based at the Hillcrest Centre all day, the cafe will be open, so drop in, see what’s going on and join in – there’ll be readings, workshops, drop-in sessions and a fun competition.
We’ll also have the prize-giving for our 2026 Competition. Why not give it a whizz: the first prize is £200, so it’s well worth a shot.
Full details below. Book the date. Tickets will be on sale very shortly!
Venue Details
Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH
Schedule
| Time | Event | Contributor | Tickets |
| 11am – 12.45 | Workshop 1: A Place by the Sea | Janet Sutherland | Eventbrite |
| 11am – 12.45 | Drop-in 1 | Alex Josephy | Sign up on the day |
| 1.00pm – 1.20 | Reading | Judith Shaw | Free entry |
| 1.30pm – 3.15 | Workshop 2: Alone, Together | Alex Jospehy | Eventbrite |
| 1.30pm – 3.15 | Drop-in 2 | Janet Sutherland | Sign up on the day |
| 3. 25pm – 3.45 | Reading | Judith Shaw | Free entry |
| 4pm – 5.30 | Competition: Entrant Readings Prize Giving | Judges: Janet Sutherland Alex Josephy Chris Goode | Free entry |
