Deptford Literature Festival takes place each March and celebrates the diversity and creativity of Deptford and Lewisham through words, stories and performance.

The festival features a host of talented writers, artists and organisations based in the area. It’s a literature festival with a difference, with the local community at its heart.

Previous writers and artists taking part in the festival include: Inua Ellams, Caleb Femi, Candice Carty-Williams, Natasha Brown, Dapo Adeola, Vanessa Onwuemezi, Tice Cin, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Joshua Idehen, Sara Jafari, Ella Frears, Jamie Hale, and Leone Ross.

Outreach and engagement work has involved communities from: Deptford Green School, Entelechy Arts, The Friends of Brookmill Park, Lucas Vale Primary School, Manley Court Care Home, Phoenix Community Housing, Matchstick Theatre Company and Youth First.