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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, and is now one of 66 cities internationally that have been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Exeter was recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century. Today there are some fantastic literary hubs across the city, such as the Quay Words project, housed at Exeter’s Custom House and supported by Literature Works, where writers and performers are encouraged to try their hand at all kinds of writing or to experience and learn from others' work. Find out more about our UNESCO City of Literature status on our City of Literature blog post, or visit the Exeter City of Literature website.
Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map. The map was designed by a local illustrator, to showcase the city’s famous literary figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
See the list below for literary, poetry and spoken word events in Exeter.
A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!
2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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Budleigh Salterton
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a crisp white wine is absolutely the right thing to sip while reading a Jane Austen. But perhaps a dark pinot noir is better matched to a gory crime novel, or a light rosé fizz for a rom com? But which…
Exeter
New and local voices in poetry for National Poetry Day: To risk or not to risk? A collaborative exploration
At the heart of all creativity is risk and play.’
- Joelle Taylor
How risky is the business of writing poetry? Join us on National Poetry…
Exeter
Words Aloud!
A 90 minute session for people interested in reading work poetry or prose - aloud.
Maybe you are a writer who wants some practice for Open Mic events, or maybe you fancy some vocal training for speaking in public or reading aloud at…
Budleigh Salterton
The funny and heartbreaking new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author and the Festival President, this is the story of the joys and sorrows of everyday life, asking big questions about friendship and marriage, forgiveness and redemption, and…
Budleigh Salterton
Discover the history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, with the global defence correspondent for Reuters news agency. It is a tale of tension, danger, rivalry,…
Budleigh Salterton
It’s well documented that singing releasing endorphins, making us feel better and more relaxed.So regardless of whether you sing like a lark or more like a crow, you are welcome to come along and throw yourself into an hour’s singing under the care…
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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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