Book Festival Events Across the UK
37 upcoming book festival events in 13 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 37 upcoming book festival events across the UK, spanning 13 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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FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Ann Patchett
📍 Milngavie Library
FREEThe Front List: Douglas Stuart
📍 Greenock Central Library
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Sally Magnusson
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEBishopbriggs Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Sally Magnusson
📍 Bishopbriggs Library
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Queen’s Park Book Festival, 2026
📍 Whitechapel Gallery
£8
Palace Page Turners
📍 The Palace of Holyroodhouse
In the Hide: An Evening with Gordon Buchanan
📍 Kilmacolm Primary School
£15.87
138 Main Street: Gavin Bell in Conversation with Alex Kane
📍 Carrick Centre
£13.70
Indie Book Fair
📍 Manor House Library
Women's Prize Discoveries: The Windhover - An Evening with Lorna Elcock
📍 Bernie's Cafe Deli
Stars and Swipes: An Evening with Sophie Gravia
📍 River Inn
£13.70
Sisters of the Midnight Sun: An Evening with Fiona Valpy
📍 Carrick Centre
ESEA Lit Fest: On crossing continents and generations
📍 Foyles
£5.00 - £8.00
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
FREEByres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Maisie Chan
📍 Hillhead Library
A Sticker Dolly Dressing Magical Storytelling Adventure
📍 The Holburne Museum
FREEByres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Kirsten Innes Creative Writing Showcase
📍 Hillhead Library
FREEByres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Kirstin Innes – Creative Writing Workshop
📍 Hillhead Library
FREEWords Of The Wild Book Festival: Zine-Making Workshop With Riverwoods
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many book festival events are on in the UK?
There are currently 37 upcoming book festival events listed across 13 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, London, Bath. 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.