Panorama image of Wigtown with a large queue of people around the Bowling Green, at the centre of town. The County Buildings is in the background, with colourful bunting hung between lampposts.

What's On

Name: Wigtown Festival Company
Address: 11 North Main Street, Wigotwn, Dumfries & Galloway, UK DG8 9HN, Scotland
Telephone: +44 1988 402 036
Price range: $

Wigtown Book Festival

26 September - 4 October 2026

Programme launch

22nd July: priority booking opens for Booktown friends

24 July: public booking opens

We run programmes and projects throughout the year

Wigtown has managed to create a real ‘boutique’ feel to its festival. It’s refreshingly unstressed, set in stunning landscapes and with an enviably broad and sophisticated programme.

Stuart Kelly, Scotland on Sunday

What's On

Wigtown Book Festival

Programme launch

Upcoming events

We run programmes and projects throughout the year

Wigtown Book Festival

Big DoG Children's Book Festival

The Big DoG Schools Tour

The Anne Brown Essay Prize

Wigtown Poetry Prizes

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Neil Forsyth is a powerhouse of creativity whose work is read and watched by umpteen millions across the globe

BAFTA winner, novelist and creator of Dundonian comedy gem Bob Servant

Long-time friend of Wigtown Book Festival, we are delighted to welcome Sally Magnusson back to discuss her latest novel

Set in Orkney, The Shapeshifter’s Daughter retells the Norse myth of Hel, goddess of the underworld.

Kriss Nichol’s Wigtown Women’s Walks introduce visitors to some of the amazing array of women who have lived in Wigtown

From medicine to opera, and even laying down their lives for freedom of worship