Get ready to dive into the coolest indie books and meet awesome authors at this year’s North East Indie Book Fest!

Welcome to the North East Indie Book Fest 2026!

Following the incredible success of last year’s sell-out event, the North East Indie Book Fest is back, bigger, better and with even more brilliant independent voices to discover.

Join us near Bearpark, Durham, on Saturday 3 October for a fabulous adults-only celebration of independent books, brilliant authors and Northern creativity.

Enjoy inspirational author talks, browse books and merchandise, meet the writers and discover incredible indie voices that deserve to be heard.

Your £10 ticket includes:

A welcome glass of fizz or soft drink

Cake and an amazing charcuterie situation

Shots!

A fabulous raffle

Author talks, signings and special offers

Free parking

And plenty more surprises!

Please note, this is an adult-only event and there will be no children’s books on sale.

Great books. Brilliant people. Northern talent. Fizz, food and absolutely no children’s books!

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