Reading the Wild Literary Festival

Taking place 9th - 10th May 2026 near Llandovery, on the western edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), the festival invites participants to explore the connections between nature and literature through workshops, readings and conversations in some of Wales' most beautiful countryside settings.

A Festival for Curious Minds Reading the Wild is a celebration of stories, nature and community - designed for anyone who loves the outdoors and the written word. The festival offers a programme of guided walks, outdoor workshops, readings and creative activities, led by a diverse mix of writers, artists and thinkers.

Whether you are an experienced nature writer, a curious reader or someone looking for fresh inspiration, the festival creates space to reflect, engage and discover.

Explore the full festival line-up and programme at dragons-garden.com.

What to Expect Over the two days, festival-goers can:

Take part in writing workshops set within the wild landscape

Join guided walks exploring the stories of the land, it's wildlife and it's history

Listen to readings and discussions with authors, poets and artists

Connect with a like-minded community in a beautiful rural setting

With a focus on connection -  to place, to words, to one another - Reading the Wild offers a retreat from busy lives and a space to reconnect with creativity.

9 - 10 May 2026