Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Festival Programme be announced?
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When will tickets go on sale?
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How do I buy tickets?
Our website home-page and menu will contain links to our programme and ticket buying options. Many of our events sell out so tickets are subject to availability. Sign up to our newsletter to be notified when tickets go on sale.
Is there a waiting list?
Generally there is not a waiting list for sold out events, unless you see a waiting list option on the event ticket-page on our website.
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Do I Have to Accompany My Child to Events?
We expect all children under the age of 12 to be accompanied by an adult. This means that adults will need to buy tickets too, exactly as if you were going to the cinema. We cannot take responsibility for unsupervised children so please don’t drop them off and leave.
How Do I Know If the Event is Suitable For My Child?
Our age guidelines are based on the reading age of the book as advised by the publisher, but you know your children much better than we do, so if you’re happy they’ll enjoy the event, we’re happy!
How do I sign up as a Friend of the Festival?
Click on ‘Support the Festival’ from the homepage or via the menu icon at the top-left corner. Click the ‘Sign up’ button for either a Single or Joint membership.

Note that signing up sets up a recurring automatic payment (i.e. an automatic subscription) every 12 months via PayPal. You can cancel these automatic payments any time by logging in at PayPal or our website 'Friends of the Festival' > 'My Details' > 'My Subscriptions'.
How do I log-in if I am a Friend of the Festival?
Click on ‘Friends of the Festival’ via the menu icon at the top-left corner. Select ‘Log in’ – enter your email and password then ‘Log in’. You will then see the ‘My account' and ‘my events’ pages. Your account contains your details and password (which you can change); your upcoming events, purchase history, subscriptions and memberships – all in one place. No emails or links to worry about.
I can't find my tickets
You do not need any paper confirmation for admission to the event. Your name and will be included on a list at the door and our staff will confirm your name and number of guests when you arrive at the venue. The festival does not issue paper tickets.
I have access requirements
Please see our Venues page on the website for more details on wheelchair access, hearing loops and other access requirements. There is wheelchair access at all festival venues. If you would like to reserve a wheelchair space at any of our events please email the festival: info@favershamliteraryfestival.org
I have an event suggestion, who do I contact?
Contact us via email for event proposals.
See the 'Contact Us' option on the website menu
Is the seating numbered or reserved?
Seating is unallocated at all festival venues.
How do I get my prepaid book?
If you have purchased a prepaid book with an event ticket, to collect your book just turn up at the book collection point at the event venue and give your name, which will be on a list. The festival does not issue paper tickets or paper book collection tickets. Just give your name when you arrive.
Will there be a festival book shop?
There will be a festival book stall at all venues.
Will speakers be signing their books after each event?
Authors will be signing books after all events, unless otherwise specified on the event page.
Can I buy books by authors other than the ones featured in their events?
Depending on space and availability, the festival book stalls will be selling a selection of books from other speakers attending the festival.
How long do events last?
Unless otherwise specified events are 1 hour – with a 50 minute presentation and 10 minutes of audience Q&A. These timings are approximate.
Where can I park?
Please see our Venues page on the website for details about parking in Faversham and parking areas closest to each of the festival venues.
Can I get a printed programme?
We do produce a very limited quantity of free printed programmes which are distributed in shops and pubs of Faversham and surrounding areas.
You can also download a PDF digital version of the printed programme from the website.
Any remaining printed programmes are made available at the book-stalls during the Festival but subject to availability.
Will there be Covid19 Restrictions in place?
There are currently no special measures in place and no requirements regarding social distancing or mask-wearing. We want everyone to feel comfortable at all events. If you would prefer to wear a mask, please feel free to do so but it is not compulsory.