Tickets have gone on sale today, February 12, 2026, for a special event featuring TV presenter Davina McCall MBE and bestselling poet Donna Ashworth in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The pair will appear together as part of the fifth annual Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival, which is scheduled to run from May 1 to May 10, 2026.
The session will take place at the Assembly Hall Theatre on Crescent Road. Organisers from the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and The Amelia Scott have arranged the talk to focus on women’s health, wellness, and mental resilience.
According to Donna Ashworth, “Poetry is not folly for the fancy; it is using words to shift perspectives, heal wounds and let in light again.” The event is expected to attract over 1,000 people to the town centre, providing a boost for local independent restaurants and bars.
Local leaders at Visit Tunbridge Wells believe the festival helps show the town as a major cultural destination. This year’s event aims to reach 30 per cent more people by bringing high-profile speakers to the community so residents do not have to travel to London for similar shows.
Residents can find more information or book their spots through the Assembly Hall Theatre box office. Tickets are also available on the official Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival website.
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