Stroud Book Festival has announced a new date for its postponed finale after bringing its 2026 programme to a close with five days of talks, conversations and events.
The festival team said the 2026 edition concluded on November 8 after more than 40 events, including eight sessions for local primary schools. The programme took place during the National Year of Reading and was described by organisers as offering audiences a wide range of opportunities to discover new reading inspiration.
Postponed finale gets a new date
The festival’s planned finale with Kadiatu and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason was postponed at short notice, prompting an apology to ticket holders. Organisers have now confirmed that the event will take place on Thursday, February 18, 2027, at 7.30pm.
Tickets already bought for the postponed performance will remain valid for the new date. People who do not yet have a ticket will be able to buy one from the Sub Rooms box office from November 10. Tickets are priced at £20.
The announcement gives existing ticket holders a clear next step while reopening the event to anyone who still wants to attend. The festival has not stated in the supplied announcement why the original performance had to be postponed.
Organisers thank Stroud supporters
In its message to festival supporters, the team thanked the people and organisations involved in delivering the 2026 programme. This included its supporters and sponsors, festival venues and their staff, independent booksellers Stroud Bookshop and the Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, and the volunteers who contributed their time and work.
The organisers also thanked festival-goers for continuing to support the event. Their message followed a programme that included talks, conversations and activities for local primary-school pupils, alongside the wider public events.
2027 festival dates announced
Attention now turns to next year’s festival. Stroud Book Festival 2027 is scheduled to run from November 3 to November 7, and the team is encouraging audiences to mark the dates in their calendars.
The festival’s announcement also directs visitors to its website for further information and highlights the organisation’s ongoing appeal for donations. The next confirmed event for audiences is the rescheduled Kanneh-Mason finale at the Sub Rooms in February.