Newburyport Literary Festival

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

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For the Press

The 2025 Newburyport Literary Festival will feature the following:

Friday, April 25:

  • Opening ceremony: Join author Dawn Tripp, author of Jackie, A Novel, in conversation with historian and author Kate Clifford Larson (Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter). Firehouse Center for the Arts, 6 p.m. (no cost to attend).

 

  • After the opening ceremony, enjoy Supper with the Authors (ticketed; $25/person). The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburport.

 

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).

The full schedule of events will be available soon!

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

2025 press release: Newburyport Literary Festival Celebrates 20 Years and “The Importance of Being a Reader”