Books by the Beach

Books by the Beach festival is back for a long weekend on Friday 6th June, Saturday 7th June and Sunday 8th June.  With a selection of incredible authors appearing in person to chat about their latest books & personally signing at each event.

The 2025 Books by the Beach festival showcases best selling novelists and non-fiction authors from around the UK. We dive into fascinating worlds of history and politics, share stories of endurance and find solace in music and nature. True-crime rubs shoulders with thrillers and mysteries and we applaud dazzling debuts. We shine a light on Italian glassmaking and there’s a delicious taste of French Chocolat in the air!

Something for everyone at this year’s Books by the Beach – your perfect bookshelf brought to life. So browse the programme, get your tickets from the YMCA Box Office, take your seats and enjoy the festival.