Literary Events in York
33 upcoming literary events
York's literary heart beats with a unique rhythm, a blend of ancient history and contemporary creativity. Beyond its famed Minster and cobbled streets, the city cultivates a rich literary landscape. You'll find intimate gatherings in unexpected places, from the charming confines of Kemps General Store to the innovative spaces at the Innovation Centre, alongside the welcoming atmosphere of Bluebird Bakery. This is a city where stories feel woven into the very fabric of its existence, drawing in readers and writers alike to share their passion. Explore the diverse offerings, from author talks to readings, and discover the quiet dedication that fuels York's enduring love for the written word.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 33 upcoming literary events in York, North Yorkshire, 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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October Translated Book Club I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness
📍 Fossgate Tap
£2.88 - £5.04
WETHERBY BOOK GROUP - TUESDAY - Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid
📍 Kemps On The Corner (Bookshop)
An Evening with Charlie Higson at Waterstones York
📍 Waterstones
£7.00 - £26.00
Book Launch: A Guide to Business Networking for Small Business Owners
📍 48 Goodramgate
Matt Willis Book Signing at Waterstones York
📍 Waterstones
£24.00
A Curtain Twitcher's Book of Murder October Book Club Author Event
📍 Fossgate Tap
£3.96 - £5.04
AN EVENING WITH PETER JAMES, MERCHANT ADVENTURERS' HALL, YORK
📍 Merchant Adventurers' Hall
An Evening with Dan Jones┃City Screen Picturehouse York
📍 City Screen Picturehouse
£15.00 - £38.00
Good Girls & Friends Romance & Romantasy Book Pop-Up
📍 York Venues: The Hospitium
£5.00 - £25.00
Good Girls & Friends Romance & Romantasy Book Pop-Up
📍 York Venues: The Hospitium
£5.00 - £45.00
An Evening with Jasper Fforde at Waterstones York
📍 Waterstones
£6.00 - £29.00
An Evening with Laurie Gilmore at City Screen Picturehou - Waterstones York
📍 City Screen Picturehouse
£14.00 - £21.00
An Evening with Dom & Ink and Juno Dawson: Queens of the Crypt
📍 Merchant Adventurers' Hall
£7.01 - £14.48
On Fridays, We Eat Meat October Novella Book Club
📍 Fossgate Tap
£2.88 - £5.04
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ACOTAR 6 Midnight Launch at Waterstones York
📍 Waterstones
Sold out at source
FREEIan Cartwright - Scent and Stone Book Launch
📍 St Giles' Church & Centre
A Posse of Prose Poems
📍 Bluebird Bakery
FREEDeadtime Stories for Families
📍 Treasurer's House, York
An Evening with Susie Dent at City Screen Picturehouse York
📍 City Screen Picturehouse
£14.00 - £23.00
Blooming & Becoming - An Afternoon of Creative Writing
📍 SPARK
£35.00
Victorian Psycho November Novella Book Club
📍 Fossgate Tap
£2.88 - £5.04
Book Club - Tuesday - Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
📍 Kemps General Store Ltd
£6.13
An Evening with Harry Whittaker at Waterstones York
📍 Waterstones
£7.00 - £28.00
The Leveret November Book Club Author Event
📍 Fossgate Tap
£3.96 - £5.04
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How many literary events are on in York?
There are currently 33 upcoming literary events in York. 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 York?
Yes — 2 of the current literary listings in York are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Literary Events in York — Your Complete Guide
York'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 York 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 York: 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, York'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 York-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.