Books & Literature in London

John Robb

Edge Street Live presents a thrilling and dangerous evening with John RobbJohn Robb talks about a life in music, his best selling art of darkness book, being th…

Jacksons Lane Theatre, London

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Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

The O2 Arena, London

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An Evening with David Sedaris

You may have heard him on the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series Meet David Sedaris or you might be one of the millions worldwide who have read one of his many b…

Royal Festival Hall, London

John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

London Palladium, London

Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

Cadogan Hall, London

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Ashcroft Theatre, London

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Union Chapel, London

Beyond Words Festival

From 8 to 22 June, the French Institute in London goes Beyond Words with a festival bursting with literary events, screenings, readings and talks by renowned au…

Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni, London

Sophia Thakur + Latir

Vogue refers to her as “One of the most adored poets of our time. Sophia Thakur is an award winning, generational, genre bending talent.

Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, London

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An Evening with Francesca Segal, author of the Tuga Trilogy

Join us for an exciting evening with Costa Prize winning author Francesca Segal to celebrate the publication of Island Calling, the next novel in the Tuga Trilo…

James Allen's Girls' School, London

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Live From The Clock Tower

Brace yourself for an enchanting evening at the magnificent St. Pancras Clocktower, London.

Kings Cross, London

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Spitnights X Calm

CALM fundraiser specialwe're bringing you a night of poetry with themes surrounding mental health and the importance of community, partnering with the charity C…

The Ministry of Sound, London

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Adult Book Club

Join our new and exciting adult book club at Wood Library.Looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with fellow book lovers.

Wood Street Library, London

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In the Shadow of the Sun Book Launch

Soul Deep Productions invite you to the book launch for In the Shadow of the Sun - Paul Weller and the Nineties.Authors Stuart Deabill, Nicky Weller and Steve R…

100 Club, London

River Westbourne Guided Walk With Paul Talling

This guided walking tour with Paul Talling, author of Derelict London and London's Lost Rivers (Penguin Random House Books), follows the route of the lower reac…

Lancaster Gate Tube Station, London

The Derelict London Tour of Bow Creek With Author Paul Talling

A four and a half hour historical walking tour of the Lower River Lea, from Bromley by Bow to Leamouth via Canning Town.

Bromley-By-Bow Station, London

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

London Scottish Regimental Trust, London

Spitnights | Pure Poetry

poetry for non-poetry fansA memorable night with the UK's best poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words.li…

The Ministry of Sound, London

Re-release ceremony of Tides of Time: Bharat's History Through Murals in Parliament

Mrs Sudha Murty's 51st book, Tides of Time: Bharat's History Through Murals in Parliament, published by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Government of India, was rele…

The Bhavan, London

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Reading group

Come along to Wood Street library and join our reading group.If you have a passion for reading or just want meet new people then feel free to join us.Every thir…

Wood Street Library, London

Fitzcarraldo Editions Annual Summer Party

We are thrilled to welcome back Fitzcarraldo Editions, hosting their Annual Summer Party.

Bold Tendancies And Franks Cafe, London

Laugh-Able and UnmedOKAYted Presents: "Neurodivergent Moments". Q&A W/Joe Wells & Abigolah Schamaun

Laugh-Able Comedy Night (in association UnMedocayted Podcast and Vision Redbridge Libraries) brings you an evening with comedians, writers and authors Joe Wells…

Wanstead Library, London

Ben Okri - The Magic Lamp

Ben Okri is one of the foremost authors of our time. This live event will celebrate and illuminate his work to date and include new work specially for the progr…

Bold Tendancies And Franks Cafe, London

Re-Enchant: July

The world changes: we make new poetry to vandalise literary forms or retrieve those we need to renew.

The Cockpit, London

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Live Rap Battles Where Winning Matter Grand Final

Premier Battles presents Where Winning Matters, powered by CardTricks UK. We started the tournament with 32 battlers all fighting their way through the group st…

Hootananny, London

Vinny Peculiar + special guest Amanda Thorpe at Betsey Trotwood

Vinny Peculiar aka 'the Tony Hancock of pop UNCUT' plays a rare London show at East London's Betsey Trotwood Cellar Bar showcasing songs from the new album 'The…

The Betsey Trotwood, London

Scott Lavene - Acoustic Songs & Stories 2026

Scott Lavene is a British singer-songwriter and storyteller whose work blends kitchen-sink realism with dark humour, poetic grit, and a distinctly English sense…

The Water Rats, London

Irvine Welsh: In Conversation

Irvine Welsh was born in the great city of Edinburgh and matured in the housing schemes of Leith, West Pilton and Muirhouse.

Bush Hall, London

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Ashcroft Theatre, London

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Union Chapel, London