16 - 18 October 2026
The Liverpool Literary Festival is a fascinating weekend of discussions, readings and debates in one of the most dynamic, culturally vibrant cities in the world.
This year our festival is on Friday 16 - Sunday 18 October and we will be welcoming local authors, poets, best-selling novelists and many more to our iconic Victoria Gallery & Museum.
Friday 16 October, 6pm
Saturday 17 October, 10am
Saturday 17 October, 11.30am
Saturday 17 October, 1pm
Saturday 17 October, 2.30pm
Saturday 17 October, 4pm
Saturday 17 October, 5.30pm
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Sunday 18 October, 10am
Sunday 18 October, 11.30am
Sunday 18 October, 1pm
Sunday 18 October, 2.30pm
Sunday 18 October, 4pm
Sunday 18 October, 5.30pm
Sunday 18 October, 7pm
Find out more about travelling to the venue, parking and food and drink available.
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Read some more about the history of the Festival and listen to Colm Tóibín talk about why he took part.