09 - 15 NOVEMBER 2026
09 - 15 November 2026
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Festival Calendar
Afternoon Tea with the Royal ButlerTue, 10 NovThe Rock Hotel
Lightning TalksTue, 10 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
John Suchet OBEWed, 11 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Joanne Harris OBEWed, 11 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Lord Charles Moore & Kate EhrmanWed, 11 NovGrand Battery House
Richard Garcia MBEThu, 12 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Dr Meenal VizThu, 12 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Adele Parks MBEThu, 12 NovJohn Mackintosh Hall
Phil Manzanera OBEThu, 12 NovAurora Ballroom, Sunborn Hotel
Dr Ali BahaijoubFri, 13 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Anne SebbaFri, 13 NovGrand Battery House
Harriet TyceFri, 13 NovGrand Battery House
Dr Alistair SanthouseFri, 13 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Khalida PopalFri, 13 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Leslie CavendishFri, 13 NovGrand Battery House
Sally BakerFri, 13 NovThe Gibraltar Garrison Library
Arturo Perez-ReverteFri, 13 NovGrand Battery House
HEADLINER Dame Prue LeithFri, 13 NovJohn Mackintosh Hall
The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival celebrates its 12th edition on the Rock, marking over a decade of vibrant literary culture and intellectual exchange. Since its inception, the festival has become a cornerstone event, drawing writers, poets, and thinkers from around the globe, while also welcoming influential figures from beyond the literary world, including a recent visit by Sir Mo Farah.
This edition promises a diverse lineup of renowned authors and engaging discussions, reflecting the festival’s continued commitment to storytelling, shared ideas, and the celebration of human experience within Gibraltar’s unique and historic setting.
Carnegie Award winners heading to Gibraltar 🎉
A new partnership with the Carnegies will see 2026 award winner Beth O’Brien appearing at the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival this November.
See what our visiting authors have said about their experience
"I really enjoyed the whole festival, it was such a brilliant experience for me. But everyone; the authors, the team, the catering staff — was incredibly warm, and the hospitality was amazing.
Some of the best-selling authors who have been to multiple festivals even told me personally that this was, hands down, the best festival they’ve ever attended.It was such a great experience, and I’m still really, really happy about it now.
It has inspired me to get writing again"
Justin Rollins
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