Newburyport Literary Festival

A Celebration of Literature, Readers, and Writers
• 20th Anniversary •
• In-Person & Virtual Events • April 25–27, 2025

For the Press

The 2024 Newburyport Literary Festival will feature the following:

Friday, April 26:

  • The opening event at the Firehouse Center for the Arts is a conversation with three local historians, Bethany Groff Dorau, Dyke Hendrickson, and Ghlee E. Woodworth, moderated by former Newburyport Daily News editor Richard K. Lodge (No cost to attend).
  • This is followed by Supper with the Authors at the Grog Restaurant (paid event).  
     

Saturday, April 27:

  • A vibrant day of in-person author readings and signings (No cost to attend).  
     

Sunday, April 28:

  • An exciting day of virtual author readings and discussions (No cost to attend).

Please check our Schedule of Events for full details.

For more information or to set up an interview, please contact the festival committee.