When is The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026?

The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026 runs 19–20 September 2026.

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The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026

Name: The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Chatsworth House

A literary festival of author talks and panels in the park, run by the Queen's Reading Room charity. It returned to Chatsworth for 2026.

19–20 September 2026

Tickets

Pre-booked tickets only, sold through the festival rather than as part of a house ticket.

Official page and booking

Other events

Later

Christmas at Chatsworth 2026

7 November 2026 – 3 January 2027

The house dressed for Christmas, a light trail through the garden and seasonal activities at the farmyard. The theme is announced in mid-September each year.

Later

Chatsworth Christmas Market 2026

7 November – 13 December 2026

More than a hundred stalls of gifts, food and drink on the lawns in front of the house. Entry to the market itself is free; it is also included with a Christmas at Chatsworth ticket.

On now

Three days of Grand Ring displays (military bands, stunt teams, a hot-air balloon ascent), a fine-food village with chef demonstrations, a vintage funfair and a shopping village of artisan producers in the park.

Sources

Official facts checked against the official The Queen's Reading Room Festival 2026 page on 3 September 2026. Prices, dates and rules change; the official site is the final word.