Oxford Literary Festival is continuing business as normal. Most of our schedule has been unaffected by recent events. We are ready to welcome visitors and make your experience as enjoyable as we can.
The festival is a self-funding charity, mainly supported by volunteers. We are following official information, advice and guidance. Please understand that we might need to take further precautions and change the schedule or access to events if necessary. We will work with the authorities to ensure that we play our part in ensuring public health and minimising disruption. As developments can be fast-moving, we kindly ask in advance for your patience and flexibility.
Unless there is reason for updating more frequently, this notice will be updated on the website by 1pm each Friday. It is not a substitute for official information on coronavirus and the UK’s response to it.
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Tuesday 10 March, updated Friday 13 March
The Oxford Literary Festival sponsors, donors & partners
Festival media partnerSupported by the Delegation of the European Union to the UKSupporter of the festival's Voices of Europe programmeInternational radio partnerSupporter of programme of science and medicine and annual science and innovation awardFestival cultural partnerFestival ideas partnerThe Spanish Embassy: supporters of the programme of Spanish literature and cultureThe Cervantes Institute, LondonThe Italian Embassy: supporter of the programme of Italian literature and cultureFestival London hotel partnerFestival literary heritage partnerFestival on-site and online booksellerFestival hotelFive-star hotel partners of The Oxford CollectionFive-star hotel partners of The Oxford CollectionPatron donor for the programme of Irish literature and cultureCEO of Project PeopleSupporters of the programme of American literature and cultureExeter College: college home of the festival. Founded 1314New College founded 1379Worcester College founded 1714Lincoln College founded 1427St Cross College founded 1965Trinity College founded 1555Magdalen College founded 1458Accountants to the festivalWines of the Douro ValleyPrestige publishing partner. Celebrating 25 years in Europe in 2024Sponsor of the EBRD Literature Prize since 2018Georgia's leading lifestyle hotel brand since 2012. Supporters of the programme of Georgian literature and culturePartner of Oxford Literary FestivalOxford International Centre for PublishingFestival academic partnerOlive oil from SicilyLocal radio partnerFestival Digital Strategy & Web DesignAlumni OfficeOxford University ImagesSupporter of the programme of Georgian literature and cultureCorporate communicationsK T Bruce Photography