Literary Events in Newcastle upon Tyne
41 upcoming literary events
Newcastle upon Tyne offers a rich tapestry of literary experiences, a scene shaped by its industrial heritage and a forward-looking creative spirit. You'll find a welcoming atmosphere for book lovers, whether you're drawn to established authors or emerging voices. The city's literary heart beats strongly in its independent bookshops and historic institutions like The Lit & Phil, alongside popular venues such as Waterstones and The Cluny, which regularly host readings and discussions. Expect engaging conversations, from poetry slams at Brew and Bind to author talks that delve into diverse genres. This is a place where stories are shared, debated, and celebrated, reflecting the character of the North East itself.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 41 upcoming literary events in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, including 2 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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SOLD OUTAn Evening with Penn Cole - Newcastle
📍 Waterstones
Sold out at source
Poetry & Prose Night - 7th October 6pm
📍 Yasmina Cafe
£5.04
Story & Rhyme Time
📍 Main Room
Therapeutic Writing Workshops with Amy Hartwell
📍 The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
£6.13
Majority Reading Group
📍 Main Room
Feral Women's Book Club
📍 Brew and Bind
£3.50
Book group Lucia Berlin – A Manual for Cleaning Women
📍 Main Room
Book Group TBC
Jesmond Potato Pie reading group
📍 Catherine Cookson Room
Pitman Poets
📍 The Word, National Centre for the Written Word
An Evening with A. T. Qureshi - Newcastle
📍 Waterstones
£3.00 - £20.00
Private Creative Writing group
📍 Catherine Cookson Room
Girls Get Together: Newcastle book club
📍 Reform Studio
£7.75
Kathryn Sharman in conversation with H.F Askwith - Newcastle
📍 Waterstones
£3.00 - £14.00
Creative Writing Workshop
📍 Linskill Centre
Italian Reading Club
📍 Sid Chaplin room
The Lives of Others | Adam Sisman in conversation with Keith Jewitt
📍 The Lit & Phil
£6.13 - £8.30
Get Into Character: Family Edition - Spooky Halloween Playwriting Workshop
📍 CREW GAL Creative House
A Court of Splintered Harmony Celebratory Breakfast! - Gateshead!
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £30.00
FREEAuthor event with Holly Sterling
📍 Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library
Busy People Book Club
📍 Baba yagas loft
£3.41 - £8.30
An Evening with Carlos Filipe Fernandez Portuguese Wine producer
📍 Vineyard72 Front Street
£33.22
FREEWex Sessions | Creative Portraits Made Easy with Ian Munro
📍 Wex Photo Video Newcastle
Book Launch – Alex Heppell
📍 Main Room
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Literary Events in Newcastle upon Tyne — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant literary scene in Newcastle upon Tyne with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Newcastle upon Tyne, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many literary events are on in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are currently 41 upcoming literary events in Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — 2 of the current literary listings in Newcastle upon Tyne are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Literary Events in Newcastle upon Tyne — Your Complete Guide
Newcastle upon Tyne'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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne: 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, Newcastle upon Tyne'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 Newcastle upon Tyne-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.