Literary Events in Brighton
23 upcoming literary events
Brighton's literary landscape is as varied and colourful as the city itself. From the grand shelves of Jubilee Library to the intimate corners of Waterstones, and the more relaxed settings of Alcampo Lounge, book lovers find plenty to explore. Chalk often hosts spoken word and performance poetry, reflecting a dynamic tradition of literary expression that spills beyond the page. This coastal city attracts a thoughtful, engaged crowd, fostering a scene where established authors share stages with emerging voices. Whether you’re drawn to intimate readings, lively book clubs, or author talks, Brighton’s literary pulse beats with a unique, welcoming rhythm.
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 23 upcoming literary events in Brighton, East Sussex, including 3 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Silent Book Club Brighton
📍 The Archives
£3.96
48VOLTS FRESHERS @ THE PIPELINE - / BAD ACTORS / SNM / POETS CORNER / LUVD
📍 The Pipeline
£4.00
The Feminist Book Club
📍 Afrori Books
£8.30
A Night with Our Dead: Immersive Book Launch
📍 St Marys Kemptown
From £3.00
Kate Mosse
📍 Brighton Unitarian Church
£12.00
Autumn Equinox at My Little Farm
📍 My Little Farm
Book Club!
📍 Purrfect Space
£11.55
FREETales & Tipple - September Meet
📍 The Archives
CrimeWave: Sarah Vaughan & Alex Hay BRIGHTON
📍 Waterstones
£5.00
An Evening With Emily St. John Mandel - BRIGHTON
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £22.00
Hammer & Tongue Poetry Slam
📍 The Walrus
£6.13 - £8.30
BOOKCLUB // motherhood between theory & fiction
📍 30 Teville Rd
FREESarah Crossan
📍 Worthing Library
Harpy in a cupboard poetry show
📍 The Black Dove
£7.21
FREEBeholder's Book Club
📍 The Archives
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Midnight Maas: A Starfall Celebration - BRIGHTON
📍 Waterstones
£12.00 - £32.00
Author Talk: 'Bonfire' by Iona Hepburn - Lewes
📍 Waterstones
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Visual Storytelling with Zara Slattery
📍 Phoenix Art Space
An Evening with Vikki Clayton
📍 St Mary's Church
mustbejohn
📍 Green Door Store
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
📍 All Saints Hove
From £21.00
The Lilacs
📍 Brighton Concorde 2
Visual Storytelling in Photography with Dr Eva Kalpadaki | BRIGHTON
📍 Brighton Beach Bandstand
£107.96
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Literary Events in Brighton — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant literary scene in Brighton with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Brighton, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's literary events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best literaryexperiences Brighton has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many literary events are on in Brighton?
There are currently 23 upcoming literary events in Brighton. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming literary in the city.
Are there free literary events in Brighton?
Yes — 3 of the current literary listings in Brighton are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find literary events in Brighton this weekend?
Browse this weekend's literary events in Brighton at /brighton/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for literary events in Brighton?
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How often are literary listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new literary events for Brighton three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Literary Events in Brighton — Your Complete Guide
Brighton's literary scene is a rich, year-round tapestry of book clubs, author events, poetry nights, writing workshops, literary festivals, and storytelling sessions that reflect the depth of the city's creative writing culture.
Author events in Brighton range from intimate bookshop readings to ticketed talks at major venues, and the city benefits from a strong relationship with some of the UK's most celebrated writers who call it home. Publisher launch events, long-form literary conversations, and book club tie-in discussions with authors all feature regularly in the city's literary calendar.
Poetry thrives in Brighton: open mic poetry nights, slam competitions, dedicated poetry festivals and community writing groups give both emerging and established poets a platform and an audience. Spoken word — which blends poetry, performance, storytelling and social commentary — has deep roots in the city and continues to attract new voices.
For aspiring writers, Brighton's workshop programme is outstanding. Courses and sessions in short fiction, novel-writing, screenwriting, personal essay, playwriting and poetry are offered by independent tutors, writing organisations and literary centres throughout the year. Many are open to absolute beginners, and several Brighton-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.