In a return to live in-person events, the organisers of Wimbledon BookFest have announced a five-day festival for June.

Sunrise will be the first of two 5-day festivals on Wimbledon Common this summer.

The event will comprise of 40 talks, readings, discussions, and workshops spanning fiction, poetry, politics, nature, music and more.

The programme features a range of writers, artists, and thinkers - from well-known names to important new voices and local talent.

Names range from broadcaster James O’Brien, Michael Morpurgo, accidental relationship guru Rosie Wilby and more.

Each event will take place in a reduced-capacity, roof-only marquee with allocated seating to fit social distancing guidelines.

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The Covid-secure format was successfully used in October 2020 when organisers presented 'The Last Days of Summer', one of the few in-person arts festivals to take place last year.

Fiona Razvi, Festival Director said: “It’s so wonderful to be running live events this summer.

"Sunrise represents the first of two festivals this year with Sunset coming later in September.

"Running two festivals in open air marquees when the weather is warmer allows us to welcome back our audiences in a safe, controlled way.

This Is Local London: Wimbledon BookFest returns in 2021 thanks to financial support from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund through Arts Council England; Principal Partner University of Roehampton; Lead Sponsor Baillie Gifford; and the support of community sponsors and benefactors. Wimbledon BookFest returns in 2021 thanks to financial support from the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund through Arts Council England; Principal Partner University of Roehampton; Lead Sponsor Baillie Gifford; and the support of community sponsors and benefactors.

"We had an extremely positive experience of being one of the few festivals to deliver a live festival last year.

"Wimbledon BookFest is such an important part of the community’s cultural calendar for so many.

"We are incredibly grateful to Arts Council England and our sponsors and benefactors who have made it possible for us to stage these festivals this summer.

"We will also be filming events to reach wider audiences, and to allow those unable to visit to still experience a sense of the live environment once again."

Sunrise Festival will take place between June 9 to 13. Sunset Festival will take place between Sep 15 to 19.

To see the full line up visit here.