Literary & Culture Festivals Event Management
Bestseller Events for Book and Culture Lovers
Organising Literature Events and Festivals
Team and Equipment In-house
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518 5-star
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Festival and Event Management for Literary Festivals
Bringing literature festivals and cultural events to towns and cities (and fields) across the UK, we provide complete festival and event management so your authors, celebs and guest speakers can shine.
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Stress-Free, Immersive Events
At Clownfish, we specialise in turning ideas into unforgettable festivals. Our team ensures:
📚 Seamless AV & Production – Every word, performance, and discussion is seen and heard.
🎭 Set & Staging Design – Professional setups for readings, panels, and performances.
🎤 Live Streaming & Recording – Share talks and performances with a wider audience.
🎪 Festival Logistics & Management – Smooth scheduling, efficient crowd flow, and hassle-free execution.
A great festival is more than just a schedule of events – it’s an experience. Whether you need a beautifully lit stage for an author Q&A, an outdoor sound system for live performances, or a carefully coordinated multi-venue setup, we’ll handle every detail. Our expert team works behind the scenes to make sure your festival flows seamlessly, so audiences can focus on the stories, art, and culture they came to enjoy.
What our Festival Management includes
We embrace the chaos, the mud, and the great British weather when we’re organising literature events and festivals. After all, they all come as part of the territory.
And, as well as being state-of-the-art and creative, we make sure everything we organise for your literature festivals and cultural events is ‘British summertime’ proof and flexible.
Our festival and event management team will work with you to fine-tune exactly what you need for your event, from stretch tents, to videographers, to sound and lighting desks, to event branding, and to that all important staging that showcases your authors and cultural speakers.
Sound and Lighting Production
Set & Staging Design
Bespoke Branding
Photographer & Videographers
Skilled and Professional Team
FAQs from clients like you
Real-life customer stories.
The young team at Clownfish energises me and makes me look forward to the event itself… it makes it a really fun thing to be involved in rather than full of just stress and worries and so on.
Michiko Delucia Manager, Shinnyo-en Buddhist Centre
Have we reeled you in?
Organising the complicated stuff for your office doesn’t have to be complicated.
STEP 1
Share your event details with us
Reach out to us to discuss your upcoming event – we’re real people here to answer any questions you might have.
STEP 2
Get your bespoke
Clownfish plan
We’ll craft a tailored quote and partner with you every step of the way to ensure your event is just right.
STEP 3
Celebrate with your guests (while we do the work)
Sit back and relax while we take care of creating a 5-star event experience for you and your guests.
Or do you need some inspiration?
Why hire Clownfish Events?
Quick & Easy Quoting
We work to your budget and goals.
We believe every stage of your journey with Clownfish should be as delightful and stress-free as the events themselves – including the booking process.
In-house Equipment
We own the finest equipment on the market (and keep it pristine).
It’s all in-house to guarantee your event runs smoothly.
5 Star Team
Check out our 100% 5-star reviews!
We have genuinely world-class delivery team and hosts. When you work with us, you work with us.
Stress-Free Planning
Our knowledgeable and experienced experts will guide you, there is no need to lift a finger.
With us by your side, you won’t just be hosting an event, you’ll be crafting memories that last a lifetime.
London Based
We’re a 45-minute drive to London’s West End!
AND we have vans in London & Surrey every day.
Event Planners for all occasions.
We can do so much more than help with your festival.
Big Weddings. Office Parties. Luxury Launch Parties. Big Birthdays. Our Events Planners have done it all. (We’d celebrate the opening of a crisp packet if we could.)
Are you looking for an events company that really cares about getting it right?
With the Clownfish team, you’re in safe hands.
When Matt Turner started Clownfish Events back in 2009, hiring our games and party equipment was where it all began.
With the help of his dad, Ben, and an old red Post Office van, he drove bouncy castles and speakers all over southwest London and quickly became known for having the best equipment and friendliest smile for miles.
Fast forward a decade and this ‘fun stuff’ is still core to Clownfish. We pride ourselves on unearthing the best kit on the market, investing in it (so we don’t have to rely on third parties or agencies) and looking after it ourselves.
That means when you hire it for an important event, you know you’re getting something tried-and-tested, in perfect working order, that really looks the part – so you can relax and enjoy the day too.
Because organising a fun event should be fun, shouldn’t it?
Anything else we can help you with?
Whatever events support you need, our Clownfish Management services turn your events into, well, ‘an event’.
This could be setting up AV solutions, providing production support, or running the show with our entertainment hire. We organise the whole shebang – AV and staging, entertainment and event management.
Our mission is clear: to make your job easier. We do all the heavy lifting and transform your ideas into an extraordinary event. Acting as your partner throughout the planning process, we offer as much or as little involvement as you need.
