New College Festival Programme

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The School of Divinity's sixth New College Festival of Books and Belief will be held on 6-7 November 2026. 

Join us for another wonderful celebration of thinkers who are asking the big questions in their work.

About Us

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The New College Festival of Books and Belief invites an array of speakers and writers from the UK and beyond to explore the fascinating relationship between literature and all aspects of belief.

New College Festival recordings

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Catch up with recordings of previous New College Festival events on our YouTube channel

New College Festival 2025

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The 2025 New College Festival of Books and Belief brought together acclaimed writers, dramatists, AI experts, journalists and thinkers in our annual celebration of creative, spiritual and intellectual curiosity.

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Book signing

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Festival Organisers

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Introducing our Festival Organisers, Professor Alison Jack and Dr Lois McFarland.

Golden Hare Books

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Golden Hare Books popup book shop at the festival

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