Birmingham Lit Fest

Writers ¦ Books ¦ Ideas
October 2026, Birmingham, UK.
Run by @writingwestmids, funded by @ace_national.

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On Day 5, the Birmingham Literature Festival came to a grand conclusion with an amazing Urban Sermon by Liz Berry, accompanied by the wonderful Sing Out of Trouble Choir, at the Birmingham Cathedral 🤍

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Over the Birmingham Literature Festival weekend, alongside our author events, people attended writing workshops, and walkshops which took place across the city. Here are some shots of just a few of these, featuring:

- Morag Rose
- Sophia Griffin
- Charlie Hill
- Taylor Burns

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Some stunning shots from Day Four of BLF at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 🤍 It was also lovely to have Verve poetry Festival with us on the day.

Featuring:

- Sufiyaan Salam
- Laura Blake
- Manish Chauhan
- Bradley Taylor
- Courttia Newland
- M L Walsh

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Day Three of Birmingham Literature Festival was wonderfully busy with lots of brilliant speakers and happy festivalgoers! Here's a glimpse at what went on, featuring:

- Zakia Sewell
- Daisy Dixon
- Cathy Rentzenbrink
- Kate Lister

📸 : Hank and Margot UK

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Some magical moments from Day Two of the festival featuring:

- M. John Harrison and Luke Kennard
- Morag Rose
- Lauren Mooney
- Sathnam Sanghera

📸 : Hank and Margot UK

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That's a wrap on Birmingham Literature Festival 2026! We're so excited to share these moments from Day One of the festival. Keep your eyes peeled for more to come 🤍

A huge thank you to our photographers @hankandmargotuk for these fantastic shots!

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Join fellow readers to enjoy a mini festival in a day!
When: Saturday 24 October 2026, 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Priory rooms, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Tickets: £35 to include tea and coffee (lunch not provided)

To book, please visit https://t.co/q7NxuNOFxb

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We can't wait to welcome you to Birmingham Literature Festival this week! Here are just some of the fantastic events and workshops we've got coming up...

Last chance to book! - https://t.co/e7loQBYlwN

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As we approach Black History Month, we’re excited to spotlight events that explore a variety of themes and genres, highlight Black experiences and honour legacy. With just over one week to go before the festival begins - head to the link in our bio to book tickets while you can.

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On Style with Taylor Burns
Sunday 11th October, 10.30am–12.30pm,
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
£30, bursaries available
Link: https://t.co/wnBWa2XsCm

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It’s not every year Birmingham Literature Festival gets to feature two authors whose latest books have made the Booker Prize shortlist! Come along and join the conversations, ask your burning questions during the Q&A, meet these brilliant authors, and get your books signed!

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The true temperature of a culture can often be taken underground: or where significant artists and creators toil away from the commercial mainstream. For novelist Courttia Newland it is here that we find the pioneers, radicals and gamechangers making the real work for all time.

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Absolute must-see events, chosen by Clive Judd, our 2026 Festival Programmer!

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Expect sex goddesses, radical feminism, and rampant rabbits: an event you’ll definitely want to come to…

Join us on Sat 10th Oct, 6:30 PM to see writer and host of Betwixt the Sheets podcast Dr Kate Lister in conversation with Chief Editor of the Birmingham Dispatch.

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Our cities consist of a multitude of places & spaces – yet, for those of us who identify as female, these very same streets often require a consideration far beyond their practical use. Join us on 9 Oct, 6 PM to see Morag Rose & Arifa Akbar in conversation with Prof. Ceri Morgan.

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From intimate conversations with award-winning novelists to panels exploring feminist writing, our line-up is packed with events that highlight the voices of some incredible women authors. https://t.co/BieqfdL1Jd

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Join us on Thursday, 8 October at 8 PM to see journalist Hazel Sheffield discuss her revealing new book Frontierlands: Britain's Survival In The Making. In conversation with award-winning Birmingham-based journalist, Dan Cave.

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From fiction and theatre to music and art, these events explore how culture influences creative work, what it means to build and sustain a creative life, and how the arts can reflect, challenge and reshape the world around us.

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Lively conversations, signed books and shared stories. The Birmingham Literature Festival brings readers and writers together in unforgettable ways. Make sure to join us this year as we explore the things that have always connected us: books, ideas and conversations.

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Join us on Saturday 10th October, 11 AM to see philosopher of art Daisy Dixon discuss her new provocative novel, Depraved. In conversation with Birmingham-based author and psychologist, Kate Mascarenhas.