Tobermory Book Festival 2026: Literary Festival on the Isle of Mull

Welcome to the Tobermory Book Festival 2026 on the Isle of Mull

On October 23 and 24, 2026, the historic Western Isles Hotel above Tobermory harbour becomes a gathering place for book lovers. The festival brings Scottish and international authors together with readers through talks, conversations and shared meals overlooking the colourful houses of the bay.

Highlights and Attractions at the Tobermory Book Festival

• Talks and conversations with well known Scottish authors such as Alexander McCall Smith and Alistair Moffat
• Subjects ranging from nature writing and crime fiction to the history of the Highlands and Islands
• Lunches and dinners at the Western Isles Hotel offering a more personal setting with the authors
• A program spread across two days, Friday and Saturday
• Views over Tobermory Bay and the Sound of Mull throughout the event
• A Golden Ticket giving full access to every event across both days
• An intimate, friendly setting in the heart of colourful Tobermory

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The festival runs from Friday to Saturday, made up of individual events that can be booked separately. These include standard author talks as well as lunches and dinners, where guests get to speak with the authors in a smaller, more relaxed setting. Exact times for each event are published in the festival calendar on the official website.

Tickets and Admission for the Tobermory Book Festival

Individual talks cost around 14 euros per ticket, a lunch event with an author is around 35 euros, and a dinner event is around 58 euros (original prices in British pounds, converted at the current exchange rate). For those who want to attend everything across both days, a Golden Ticket is available for around 267 euros. Tickets are sold through the official festival website.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Tobermory

• The easiest way to reach the Isle of Mull is by ferry, such as the CalMac crossing from Oban to Craignure
• From Craignure, a scenic coastal road continues north to Tobermory
• Late October usually brings cool, changeable autumn weather, so warm and waterproof clothing is a good idea
• Since the festival takes place inside the Western Isles Hotel, staying there is a convenient option, and rooms should be booked early given the limited capacity
• Other accommodation in Tobermory should also be booked ahead, as autumn is a popular season on Mull