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Salem Literary Festival | Literary Events | Salem, MA
About Us
Founded in 2008, the Salem Literary Festival is a cherished cultural institution celebrating literature in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now presented by the Salem Athenaeum, this annual fall festival unites published authors, aspiring writers, and book lovers through engaging literary programming. Our mission is to inspire and promote literacy while honoring Salem’s rich literary heritage.
Our Events & Programs
We offer a dynamic weekend of readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and artistic expressions through music, theater, and dance, all held in historic venues throughout Salem.
Core Offerings
- Author Readings & Discussions
- Writing Workshops
- Panel Discussions
- One Book, One Salem Community Program
Specialty Services/Features
Our festival combines in-person and virtual events to reach a global literary audience.
Key Features
- Live Author Interactions
- Historic Venue Settings
- Family Programming
- Multi-Format Accessibility
Featured Programming
Our signature fall festival weekend features over 60 authors appearing across multiple historic venues, drawing hundreds of attendees from around New England and beyond.
Highlights
- Free admission to all sessions
- Local and regional author showcase
- Young Adult literature programming
- Historic Salem venue locations
Location & Contact
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
Connect
Phone: 978-744-2540
Email: staff@salemathenaeum.net
Website: https://salemlitfest.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalemLitFest/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salemlitfest/?hl=en
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Bringing Readers and Writers Together in Historic Salem
Please note: All festival participants must adhere to our anti-harassment policy. The Salem Literary Festival is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for all attendees.
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