Liverpool Literary Festival 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm /
Friday 16th October 2026
/ Venue: Victoria Gallery & Museum
Type: Lecture /
Category: Public
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The University of Liverpool’s Liverpool Literary Festival returns for 2026 with a stellar programme that celebrates the written word, and tickets are now on sale. Taking place from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October 2026, the festival brings together bestselling authors and passionate readers for a weekend of inspiring conversation, readings, and a shared love of literature.
This year’s programme features acclaimed writers including BBC broadcaster Samira Ahmed, award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, bestselling crime writer Clare Mackintosh and Liverpool poet and performer Roger McGough.
Festival Director Professor Greg Lynall, Head of English at the University of Liverpool said: “The Liverpool Literary Festival has grown into a major cultural highlight for the University, that has welcomed thousands of readers and world-class writers. “We are incredibly proud to once again bring such a fantastic line-up to Liverpool. From debut novelists to established authors, the festival offers audiences the opportunity to go beyond the page - hearing authors share personal insights into their work, engaging in Q&A sessions, and having their books personally signed after each talk.”
This year’s programme features acclaimed writers including BBC broadcaster Samira Ahmed, award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, bestselling crime writer Clare Mackintosh and Liverpool poet and performer Roger McGough.
Festival Director Professor Greg Lynall, Head of English at the University of Liverpool said: “The Liverpool Literary Festival has grown into a major cultural highlight for the University, that has welcomed thousands of readers and world-class writers. “We are incredibly proud to once again bring such a fantastic line-up to Liverpool. From debut novelists to established authors, the festival offers audiences the opportunity to go beyond the page - hearing authors share personal insights into their work, engaging in Q&A sessions, and having their books personally signed after each talk.”