Literary Events in Exeter
20 upcoming literary events
Exeter, a city steeped in history, fosters a rich and engaging literary landscape. From the contemporary spaces of Exeter Phoenix to the community spirit found at Countess Wear Community School, literary pursuits are woven into the fabric of daily life. You'll find a discerning audience at venues like Fever - Exeter and the intimate atmosphere of 12 Bar Music & Social, drawn to a diverse programme of readings, author talks, and creative writing workshops. This is a city that appreciates the written word, reflecting both its ancient heritage and its forward-looking creative energy.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 20 upcoming literary events in Exeter, Devon, including 7 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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FREEChallenging Stereotypes Writing Workshop
📍 Newman Collaborative
FREESilent Book Club Exeter - Topsham Brewery (Wednesdays)
📍 Topsham Brewery & Taproom
An Evening with Ian Mortimer - Exeter
📍 Waterstones
£3.00 - £28.00
When the Sky Falls Book Launch with Jade Angeles Fitton
📍 Bookbag
£5.00
KIND Voices
📍 Studio KIND. at The Corn Store
£12.00
FREEThe Science of Lost Worlds (BSPSOpen, UCalgary)
📍 University of Exeter Byrne House
Wild Words: An evening of Dartmoor Stories and Encounters
📍 Sandridge Barton Wines
£7.21
Book Club at Endeavour House!
📍 Endeavour House, Torquay等
FREESilent Book Club Exeter - 12 bar Music & Social (Thursdays)
📍 12 Bar Music & Social
FREEHow To Convince a (Former) Prince: An Evening with Sam McAlister
📍 Alumni Auditorium, Forum, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter
The Ship Inn Storytelling
📍 The Ship Inn
FREECan’t Buy My Silence: In Conversation with Zelda Perkins CBE
📍 Alumni Auditorium, Forum, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter
FREECampfire - Exeter's Free Literary Salon
📍 The Mermaid
Book Club at Endeavour House!
📍 Endeavour House, Torquay等
Book Club
📍 Endeavour House, Torquay等
Book Club at Endeavour House!
📍 Endeavour House, Torquay等
Food Freedom: An Evening with Elle Mace - Exeter
📍 Waterstones
£3.00 - £18.00
A night with Chris Melling
📍 Galaxy Sports Bar Torquay
£6.13 - £33.22
Book Club at Endeavour House!
📍 Endeavour House, Torquay等
AUTHORS INVADE ENGLAND ~ EXETER 2027
📍 Sandy Park Way
Free - £45.99
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Literary Events in Exeter — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant literary scene in Exeter with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Exeter, 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 Exeter has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many literary events are on in Exeter?
There are currently 20 upcoming literary events in Exeter. 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 Exeter?
Yes — 7 of the current literary listings in Exeter are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find literary events in Exeter this weekend?
Browse this weekend's literary events in Exeter at /exeter/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 Exeter?
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How often are literary listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new literary events for Exeter 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 Exeter — Your Complete Guide
Exeter'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 Exeter 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 Exeter: 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, Exeter'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 Exeter-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.