Brighton Book Festival 18th-23rd June 2024
Brighton Book Festival
Where the marginalised becomes mainstream
"This is the book festival that really is for everyone"
Events that are captivating
"Without a doubt Brighton Book Festival has the most diverse audience I have ever come across in the UK"
Who will you see this year?
Booze and Books Featuring Helen Lederer, Honey Spencer & Lauren Rae
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Live Events
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Are you kidding me? Featuring Nels Abbey, & Tom Shakespeare
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Around The Table
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Book Festival 2024 Weekend Pass
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Booze and Books Featuring Helen Lederer, Honey Spencer & Lauren Rae
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Family Festival
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Interrupted
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Inua Ellams Search Party
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Poetry Cafe
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Prize Winners
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Putting People First
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Sudden Beauty
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The James Baldwin Book Club
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Live Event
Interrupted
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Activism is an age-old response to power, persisting throughout history. As the current generation voices its concerns through shouts and protests, we ponder the role literature plays in shaping activism. What insights can we glean from historical activism, and what might the future hold?
View full detailsWriters Day
The program is designed to develop and enhance writing skills while providing a valuable platform for writers, coupled with insider insights into the workings of the industry.
Family Festival
Whether the kids in your life are already big readers – or you're determined to get them to put down their devices and pick up a book – this event is for you.
For children aged 2-13 and their grown ups. Events include. Children's open mic, craft time, Story telling, sports workshop, illustrators workshop and more.
Poetry Workshop
At the Poetry Workshop, you'll get the opportunity to learn new skills in writing and performance from established Brighton-based poets Roy McFarlane and AFLO. the poet. You'll also be able to network with other poets and build your writing community. For those who want to, there's the chance to perform your work in the evening at the Poetry Cafe.
Brighton Book Festival – Making the Marginalised Mainstream
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From poets to actors. Home grown and across the globe. The book festival is a platform for authors and creatives.
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Making space to share joy and laughter. Forging new bonds and networks. Learning from each other.
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A space to make the changes that will impact future generations and support emerging talent.
Blog posts
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Can We Take Comedy Writers Seriously?
In a world filled with serious issues and constant stress, comedy is more relevant than ever. It provides a much-needed escape from reality, allowing us to laugh at the absurdity...
Can We Take Comedy Writers Seriously?
In a world filled with serious issues and constant stress, comedy is more relevant than ever. It provides a much-needed escape from reality, allowing us to laugh at the absurdity...
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A Cultural Poetry Celebration
Have you ever experienced the magic of cultural poetry and spoken word? It's a celebration of language, history, and tradition that transcends borders and brings people together in a unique...
A Cultural Poetry Celebration
Have you ever experienced the magic of cultural poetry and spoken word? It's a celebration of language, history, and tradition that transcends borders and brings people together in a unique...