THE LONDON LITERARY CALENDAR
A source-backed view of talks, festivals, workshops, reading groups and author opportunities currently indexed for London. Always confirm details with the organizer.
Online, London · United Kingdom
Free online poetry workshop and open mic for poets aged 14–25.
More upcoming events from this organizer →The Poetry Café, London · United Kingdom
Poetry Society event: The Poetry Review Autumn 2026 Launch — London.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Southbank Centre’s 2026 London Literature Festival, curated by Dua Lipa, with author conversations, poetry, workshops, family activities and free events.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Michael Lewis discusses his new book with Elizabeth Day as part of London Literature Festival.
More upcoming events from this organizer →The Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
A free participatory poetry and printmaking workshop during London Literature Festival.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Hernan Diaz: Ply, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Ta-Nehisi Coates & Tareq Baconi: On Freedom, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Dua Lipa & Mustafa: Nour, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Poems on the Underground: 40th Anniversary, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →The Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Free Service95 Book Club afternoon of activities with Authors of the Estate.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
The 2026 Forward Prizes for Poetry Ceremony, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
A free day of talks and practical tips for aspiring writers during London Literature Festival.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Malorie Blackman: Noughts & Crosses at 25, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →The Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Free drop-in family storytelling and story activities during London Literature Festival.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Tice Cin: Safe Spaces, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →The Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Creative family workshop using art, play and imagination to explore the meaning of home.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Creative Future Writers’ Award Showcase, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Online, London · United Kingdom
Free livestream of the Creative Future Writers’ Award showcase.
More upcoming events from this organizer →The Poetry Café, London · United Kingdom
Launch event for Edition magazine issue 54.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Service95 Book Club: Fierce Sounds, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
The Funny Business of Serious Literature, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Service95 and English PEN: Censorship Live!, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Service95 Book Club: Rewriting Male Tenderness, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →Southbank Centre, London · United Kingdom
Hanif & Carlo Kureishi: Are You With Me Now?, part of London Literature Festival 2026.
More upcoming events from this organizer →ExCeL London, London · United Kingdom
Global publishing trade fair with 34,000+ publishing professionals, 1,000+ exhibitors, rights tables and 100+ seminars.
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