Book Festival Events Across the UK
42 upcoming book festival events in 8 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 42 upcoming book festival events across the UK, spanning 8 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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Authors in the Abbey 2026
📍 Selby Abbey
FREEGovan Book Festival Presents: In Conversation with Alan Dimmick
📍 Govan Old Parish Church
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Louise Welsh
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Louise Welsh
📍 Milngavie Library
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Chris Brookmyre
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEBishopbriggs Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Simon Kuper
📍 Bishopbriggs Library
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Simon Kuper
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEBearsden Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Margaret Drabble
📍 Bearsden Library and Community Hub
FREEWilliam Patrick - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Alexander McCall Smith
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEThe Belvedere Volume 2 Launch Party
📍 Belvedere House, DCU St. Patrick's Campus
FREEWilliam Patrick Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream : Lorraine Kelly
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEWilliam Patrick Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream : Stephen McGinty
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEBishopbriggs Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream : Stephen McGinty
📍 Bishopbriggs Library
FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: John Grisham
📍 Milngavie Library
FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream :Matt Haig
📍 Milngavie Library
FREEMatt Haig: The Midnight Train
📍 Port Glasgow Library
FREEBishopbriggs Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream :Matt Haig
📍 Bishopbriggs Library
Lala Books Summer Reading Extravaganza
📍 Lala Books
Free - £13.96
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Colm Tóibín
📍 William Patrick Library
FREELennoxtown Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Colm Tóibín
📍 Lennoxtown Library and Community Hub
FREEBishopbriggs Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Colm Tóibín
📍 Bishopbriggs Library
FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Ann Patchett
📍 Milngavie Library
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Sally Magnusson
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEThe Front List: Douglas Stuart
📍 Greenock Central Library
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many book festival events are on in the UK?
There are currently 42 upcoming book festival events listed across 8 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 book festival events happening?
The most active places for book festival events right now are Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Dublin, London. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free book festival events?
Yes — several of the current book festival listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for book festival 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.