October 2-3, 2026

Join us for this premier cultural event, featuring live presentations, panels, and book signings by 50+ nationally recognized authors and poets.

Rain or Shine

All events at Capitol Center for the Arts & NHBF Festival Village

South Main Street in Concord, NH

Event schedule timetable for a literary or arts festival, showing dates, times, locations (Capitol Center for the Arts, Kid Lit Stage, Poetry Salon), and details of various book signings, author talks, poetry readings, and special events with color-coded rows.

2025 Festival Map

2025 Festival Map

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Quote in an orange speech bubble saying, "Extremely well thought out and organized on all levels... Introduced me to new local authors as well as nationally known ones." - 2024 Attendee

Red speech bubble with white text reading, 'This was one of my favorite things I did all year. My friend and I had a blast… We cannot wait till next year!!!!!!!' - 2024 Attendee