A weekend of books, music,
comedy and more...
Welcome to the Penshurst Festival.
We are planning a wonderful weekend of events, talks, music, food and poetry and hope that it will become an annual event.
This year’s theme is Crossing Boundaries and features writers and musicians who have crossed both physical and artistic boundaries in their work.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the weekend.
You can buy tickets online through this website or by telephone on 01892 862030.
Our programme includes
Latest News
23 September 2019
Extra combined tickets released for Friday 4th October Opening Party with Daisy Goodwin + Jazz Supper
We have been able to release a few more combined tickets for Friday evening's Opening party (drinks, canapés and conversation with Daisy Goodwin) plus Jazz Supper at the Leicester Arms. Tickets for the two events combined cost £50. Book here NOW before these last tickets go!
21 September 2019
Author Talks Day Pass for Saturday 5 October introduced - £39.50 covers all five sessions
Introducing the Author Talks Day Pass which will give you access to all five author sessions - Deborah Lawrenson & Robert Rees, Loyd Groomsman Sonia Purnell, Nicholas Shakespeare, Sara Wheeler & Hugh Thomson - on Saturday 5 October (starting at 1.15 a.m. and finishing at 6.45 p.m. of you come to them all). Please note this pass covers Loyd Grossman's talk but not his Literary Lunch at the Leicester Arms. There will be other places to have lunch in Penshurst however, including the Fir Tree Tea Rooms (serving a Festival Lunch) and Porcupine Pantry.
14 September 2019
Ensemble Frisson music programme Saturday 5 October 7.30 p.m.
Ensemble Frisson have announced their programme of music for flute, harp and viola that they will play at their concert in Penshurst Church. It includes Debussy, Bach and Takemitsu: More details here.
12 September 2019
Comedy Nightcap Saturday 5 October 9.30 p.m.: line-up announced!
Kelly Convey , straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, and Marlon Davis, as seen on Comedy at the Apollo, feature as our stand-up comedians in penshurst Village Hall. Tickets only £5 and include cheese, cake. Cash bar. More details here.
2 September 2019
Telephone box office open - 01892 862030
You can book tickets online via this website or by phone during the daytime on 01892 862030 . Please have your card details ready when you phone. Tickets sold over the phone can be collected at the door on the day of your event.
30 August 2019
Loyd Grossman event Sat 5 October
Loyd Grossman has revealed the five ‘life changing’ books that ‘that he will share at Penshurst Festival on Saturday 5 October 11.45 - 12.45 pm followed by an optional lunch with time for more questions.
His books include The Great Gatsby, Diary of a Nobody, Treasure Island, - and one that we’ll keep under wraps for now!
23 August 2019
You can now purchase tickets for Penshurst Festival 2019 from here.
