Book Festival Events Across the UK
30 upcoming book festival events in 14 towns and cities
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 30 upcoming book festival events across the UK, spanning 14 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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ESEA Lit Fest: On crossing continents and generations
📍 Foyles
£5.00 - £8.00
FREE—
Byres Road Book Festival
📍 Glasgow West End
An Evening with historian and author Brian Groom
📍 Chorlton Library
Free - £6.00
FREEByres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Taylor Strickland & Niall O’Gallagher
📍 Hillhead Library
A Sticker Dolly Dressing Magical Storytelling Adventure
📍 The Holburne Museum
FREEByres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Kirstin Innes – Creative Writing Workshop
📍 Hillhead Library
FREEByres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Kirsten Innes Creative Writing Showcase
📍 Hillhead Library
Raising Hare with Chloe Dalton
📍 The Guildhall
Adventuremice with Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre
📍 The Guildhall
FREEWords Of The Wild Book Festival: Zine-Making Workshop With Riverwoods
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
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Highclere Castle Literary Festival 2026
📍 Highclere Castle
Words Of The Wild Book Festival - Lynne Rickards: Tales Of Scottish Wildlife
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
£10.00
Words Of The Wild Book Festival - Stephen Rutt On Waterlands: Follow A Raindrop From Source To Sea
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
£12.00 - £28.99
Words Of The Wild Book Festival - Nature Writing Workshop With Stephen Rutt
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
Words Of The Wild Book Festival - Workshop: Comic Making With Julie Campbell
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
Emily Brown with Cressida Cowell & Neal Layton
📍 The Guildhall
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CLIVEDEN LITERARY FESTIVAL
📍 Cliveden House
Roger McGough: In Conversation
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum
Free - £12.00
Thomas Glave & Stephen Small
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum
Free - £10.00
Samira Ahmed on A Hard Day’s Night
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum
Free - £12.00
LCQ Literary Festival Jane Austen Night
📍 Castle Grove Country House Hotel
€65.33
FREELiverpool Literary Festival Short Story Competition winners panel
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum
FREEThe Literati Dublin
📍 Wren Urban Nest
Halloween Horror Writing Flash Fiction Workshop.
📍 The Forum
£7.21
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many book festival events are on in the UK?
There are currently 30 upcoming book festival events listed across 14 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 Edinburgh, Bath, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin. 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.