Literary Events Across the UK
1,506 upcoming literary events in 24 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 1,506 upcoming literary events across the UK, spanning 24 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREEReading Group: Panorama Europa
📍 The Glucksman
FREEIn conversation with tourists - Edinburgh based podcast
📍 Edinburgh
FREELeugh is Seinn le Linda sa bhùth 10am
📍 Bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean
In Conversation with Louie Stowell - Loki: A Bad God's Book Series
📍 Govan Old Parish Church
Free - £7.99
Experimental Writing Workshop
📍 Carrow House
£1.79
FREEShared Reading Group
📍 The Standard Building
Tales of Time and Place
📍 The Old Medicine House
£50.00
The Visual Storytelling Experience
📍 Artist Retreat
£15.00 - £30.00
FREELeugh is Seinn le Linda sa bhùth 11am
📍 Bùth Chomhairle nan Leabhraichean
The Dublin Story Slam - Storytelling Workshop
📍 Flux Studios D2
€17.07
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Storytelling at Sutton Hoo
📍 Sutton Hoo
August Book Club - Glasgow @ iCafe Merchant City
📍 iCafe Merchant City
£10.46
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Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling Tours
📍 Corfe Castle
FREEPrudhoe Library - Silent Reading Group - Birdsong - for Young People!
📍 Prudhoe Library
FREETo The Left Book Club
📍 2 Royal Ave
FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Ann Patchett
📍 Milngavie Library
FREEComic Fest - Elena: A Handmade Life with Miriam Gold
📍 Carpenter Room Sheffield Central Library
T. M. Payne Author Talk at Wallasey Central Library
📍 Wallasey Central Library
£5.00
FREEStorytime and Crafts at Oxford Westgate Library
📍 Oxford Westgate Library
Sex Positive Reading Group (18+)
📍 Pluto Q Community Reading Room
Free - £11.55
FREELetter To Lovers Poetry Book Launch @ The Quirky Quarter, Liverpool
📍 Quirky Quarter
Chronicles of Hopeful Hearts - Book Launch
📍 Calvary Charismatic Baptist Church, Poplar
Free - £6.13
Small Fakers + Maximum Who
📍 CHALK
Durban or Bust!
📍 The Glad Cafe CIC
£10.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many literary events are on in the UK?
There are currently 1500+ upcoming literary events listed across 24 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most literary events happening?
The most active places for literary events right now are London, Glasgow, Bristol, Edinburgh, Nottingham. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free literary events?
Yes — several of the current literary listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for literary events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
Literary Events in the UK — Your Complete Guide
the UK'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 the UK 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 the UK: 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, the UK'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 the UK-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.