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about this event
Following the successful festival at Dartington Hall last summer, the Byline and Dartington Festival is returning this summer 5-7 July. With the same mix of comedy, discussions about the big issues of the day, a literary programme, documentaries and music with the opportunity to enjoy the best drink and food in beautiful surroundings
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speakers and performers
This year’s theme will be ‘Democracy in Danger as half of the world’s population will be facing elections in 2024 including us here in Britain and also in America
Speakers already confirmed include:
English naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham; Satirist, comedian and actor, Rosie Holt; playwright, novelist and broadcaster, Bonnie Greer; political comedian, Jonathan Pie; actor and BAFTA award winner, Joanna Scanlan; Labour MP, Dawn Butler; journalist, television presenter and author, Gavin Esler; editor of Byline Times, Hardeep Matharu; cross-bench peer and chair of NHS Confederation, Lord Victor Adebowale; author and journalist, Otto English; executive editor and co-founder, Peter Jukes; journalist and broadcaster, Peter Oborne; founder of Unbound, John Mitchinson; Political editor Byline Times, Adam Bienkov and chief reporter Byline Times, Josiah Mortimer. Plus many more speakers and performers to be announced.
Publishers Unbound will bring their popular literary progamme to the festival again and authors will be announced soon.
The Bad Press Awards, ably chaired by Jonathan Pie and Rosie Holt last year will be returning with its biting satire and determination to root out the worst of the Press with a mystery chair and panel. Like last year we are already inundated by nominations.
In the Great Hall, this year’s Byline Times’ talk programme. Panel discussions and talks will probe subjects including:
The impact of a potential second Trump term on the world
Why is populism growing around the world and what can we do about it?
Why don’t enough young people vote – how could we change this?Has the post war consensus been replaced by a pre-war phase?
Mending Broken Britain
The future for Gaza and the Middle East
How can we not repeat the Post Office and the PPE Scandal?
Taking the inequality out of health
The best way to accelerating climate action – protest, regulation or cultural change?
How should a potential Labour Government deal with the press?
Is there still systemic racism in Britain and how do we change it?
Should the next British Government be radical or risk averse?
Is there still a place for the monarchy in today’s Britain?
How will war in Ukraine end?
AI: The End of Democracy As We Know It?
The Real Culture War: Psychology and Emotion in Modern
Politics Fighting Inequality: The Antithesis of Democracy in the Age of the Individual
Disaster Capitalism: Big Tech Bunkers While the World Burns
As well as documentary programme there will be comedy along with DJ’s to dance the night away.
If you would like a weekend that combines thought-provoking discussion, with the best authors as well as the chance to laugh and dance in the South Devon countryside, this is the festival for you.
Tickets are strictly limited to 700 and please book soon to avoid disappointment.
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FRIDAY 5 JULY – SUNDAY 7 JULY 2024
Standard Rate: £128
Locals Rate (resident in TQ postcode)*: £98
*Proof of address will be verified and required on arrival at the event
By booking you indicate you accept our Terms and Conditions
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You’ll need to book your accommodation in addition to your Festival pass.
Our stunning estate is home to historic Courtyard Rooms, a glorious campsite, and more.
Totnes is a five-minute taxi journey away – head to visittotnes.co.uk to learn more.
getting here
Our 1,200-acre estate in situated in the South Hams, Devon.
Ample parking is available and Totnes Train Station is just a mile away.
For longer visits, Dartington is the ideal base for exploring Dartmoor, the beaches of the English Riviera, and a wealth of vibrant, beautiful towns and villages – including, of course, Totnes itself.
food and drink
Plus, we’ll be serving up some special festival treats – watch this space!