Activities and Performances Form Part of the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival Programme

Book launches, a literary heritage tour, a candlelight concert, an afternoon tea, the popular Lightning Talks and live performances are all part of this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival, which runs from 9th to 15th November 2026. The programme, delivered by Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, aims to provide a diverse range of events.

Alice’s Table 8 will be launched by Alice Mascarenhas at BOOKgem on 9th November 2026 at 11am. Alice will be available as from 10.30am to 2pm at the bookshop for photo opportunities and book signings.

Also on Monday 9th November, Manolo Galliano will lead the literary tour ‘Walk Through Words: A Literary Journey Through Gibraltar’. Starting at the Gibraltar Garrison Library and ending at BOOKgem, the tour explores Gibraltar’s literary heritage and the stories behind the Rock’s historical libraries and booksellers. The tour is sold out.

That evening at 7.30pm, John Suchet OBE will present ‘Beethoven: The Last Master’ at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, accompanied by a string quartet from the Straits Philharmonic Orchestra. The candlelight event is perfect for classical music fans, musicians and biography readers.

On Tuesday 10th November, Grant Harrold, the Royal Butler, will host an afternoon tea experience at The Rock Hotel, sponsored by Seabourn Cruise Line. The afternoon tea is also sold out.

Also, on the 10th November, the ever-popular Lightning Talks return to the Garrison Library at 6pm. The 2026 Lightning Talks will feature Dr Alex Menez, Christina Giuffre, Katy Cheeswright, Karim Vatvani and Deborah Mattana providing dynamic insights into their research, writing process and the inspiration behind the work.

On Wednesday 11th November at 6pm, Lord Charles Moore, Margaret Thatcher’s authorised biographer, and Kate Ehrman will present ‘The Fall of Margaret Thatcher: A Whodunnit’, a semi-dramatised account of her final days in office, at Grand Battery House. A Q&A with Dr Harry Brunjes will follow.

On Thursday 12th November at 6pm, Phil Manzanera OBE will present ‘Revolución to Roxy’ at the Aurora Ballroom, Sunborn Hotel, reflecting on a remarkable career spanning more than five decades. Through anecdotes, conversation and live guitar performances, he brings to life the people, places and music that shaped his journey to global rock stages.

More information on the festival website gibraltarliteraryfestival.gi