13th and 14th June 2026 - Bournemouth Writing Sanctuary. Workshops and time to write
with stunning views of the sea.
Activities and networking
Charge those creativity cells with our fun free and ticketed experiences, activities and networking opportunities.
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Sunday 26th April
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The Write Move Showcase Finale
A showcase of poetry and movement to celebrate the culmination of Bournemouth Writing Festival 2026, hosted by Dr James Cole.
The evening will comprise dynamic live movement/dance responses to recordings of poetry by local writers and students.
Headliners Dean Atta and Ashley Hickson-Lovence will close the evening, with Dean offering an exclusive screening of his award-winning animated film Two Black Boys in Paradise and Ashley sharing work from his new novel, About to Fall Apart, and a sneak peek at his upcoming YA novel Dead Ends published in August.
Pay What You Can
Sunday, 7:30pm
Pavilion Dance
Events are subject to change.
Bournemouth Writing Festival is not responsible for the content of the events.