London Literature Festival 2026: Dua Lipa and Service95 from 20 October to 1 November 2026

The Southbank Centre welcomes Dua Lipa and her Service95 Book Club to lead the 2026 London Literature Festival, taking place from 20 October to 1 November as part of the Centre's 75th anniversary celebrations.

Now in its 19th year, the festival celebrates the power of the written and spoken word, bringing together writers, artists and audiences for conversations, ideas and literary discovery.

This year's edition coincides with the National Year of Reading, offering an opportunity to introduce new audiences to literature and storytelling at one of London's most celebrated cultural venues.

To see what's on, please click here.

Booker Prize Watch Party at The London Review Bookshop on 11 November 2026 @ 19.30

Watch the Booker announcement live at the London Review Bookshop. Win a prize worth over £100 incl. St John wine and the shortlisted books.

Join us on Monday 9 November to watch the Booker Prize winner announcement live at the London Review Bookshop. Wine and cocktails will be available via St John. We will be running a prize draw on the night.

The event is hosted by London Review Bookshop and tickets cost £7. For more information, click here.

Cambridge Literary Festival 2026: Celebrating Women in Literature from 21-22 November 2026

Cambridge Literary Festival returns for its Winter Festival on 21–22 November 2026, bringing together acclaimed authors, thinkers and literary voices in the historic city of Cambridge.

From Elif Shafak and Emily Wilson to Hermione Lee, Laura Kuenssberg, Deborah Levy and Zahra Joya, the festival brings together some of the most influential women in literature, journalism and contemporary thought, whose work explores identity, history, culture and the issues shaping our world.

Through author talks, thought-provoking discussions and literary encounters, the festival invites audiences to discover new perspectives and celebrate the enduring influence of women's voices in literature and public life.

For more information about information about dates, venues, and tickets, please click here.

A Masterclass with Literary Agent Emma Paterson on
24 Nov 2026 @ 17.30-19.00

What does an agent actually do, and when should you approach one? How do you prepare your work and position yourself effectively? What makes a strong submission, and how do you identify an agent who is the right fit? These are questions familiar to many budding authors, and Emma Paterson is here to answer them.

Emma is a literary agent and Director of Aitken Alexander Associates. Drawing on her extensive experience in the publishing world, Emma will discuss the challenges and possibilities of building a literary career: from finding representation and developing professional networks to bringing distinctive stories and perspectives to a wider readership.

This event is free and you can find more information about it here, hosted by the Oxford Centre for Life-Writing's Global Majority & Underrepresented Writers' Programme.