Author panel talks
Attendees hear discussions with well-known authors and have the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.
Gotland Literature Festival
Gotlands litteraturfestival
Visby, Sweden
Oct 22 - 23, 2026Expected
Each October, the island capital of Visby gathers writers and readers for the Gotland Literature Festival. Author talks, poetry readings, workshops, and a book fair fill a weekend, in a young festival, begun in 2025, created to give the island its own celebration of the written word.
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Almedalsbiblioteket
Visby, Sweden
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Prepare before you go
Bring note-taking materials or books for signing
Respect local boundaries
Be attentive during readings and discussions; respect authors and speakers.
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Ask permission
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Free events are available.
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Gotland Literature Festival
Gotlands litteraturfestival
Visby, Sweden
Each October, the island capital of Visby gathers writers and readers for the Gotland Literature Festival. Author talks, poetry readings, workshops, and a book fair fill a weekend, in a young festival, begun in 2025, created to give the island its own celebration of the written word.
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Oct 22 - 23, 2026Expected dates
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Organized by regional cultural institutions and bookstores, this festival was created to fill a gap in Gotland’s cultural calendar. It builds on the island’s literary heritage (e.g. Karin Boye’s connections to Gotland) and provides a venue for Gotland’s writers and readers to celebrate literature together. The festival is part of a collaborative effort by libraries, cultural offices, and local literary societies.
Key moments to know
Author panel talks
Attendees hear discussions with well-known authors and have the opportunity to ask questions and get books signed.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Prepare before you go
Bring note-taking materials or books for signing
Respect local boundaries
Be attentive during readings and discussions; respect authors and speakers.
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
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Oct 22 - 23, 2026
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Visby
Literary community of Gotland
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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