Literary Events in Belfast
18 upcoming literary events
Belfast’s literary heart beats with a unique rhythm, shaped by a rich history and a forward-looking spirit. Here, wordsmiths and readers find common ground, from the hallowed halls of the Seamus Heaney Centre to the intimate corners of Baker's@70. The city’s venues, like the historic Brownlow House and the open-air Custom House Square, play host to a diverse range of literary happenings. Expect engaging readings, insightful discussions, and the chance to connect with a community that cherishes storytelling in all its forms. Belfast's literary scene is a space where tradition meets innovation, offering something compelling for every lover of the written word.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 18 upcoming literary events in Belfast, Antrim, including 9 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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The Whistling Donkeys
📍 Falls Park
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Summer of Play - Storytelling and creative writing with Marianne McShane
📍 Mount Stewart
FREEDance and Draw with Cailín Sinséir
📍 Belfast Central Library
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Storytelling Sessions at Rowallane Garden
📍 Rowallane Garden
Voicing the Void Presents - Feeling Unseen, Seen – Unheard, Heard
📍 Olive Tree House
£11.55 - £25.00
FREEDance and Draw with Cailín Sinséir
📍 Whiterock Library
Voicing the Void Presents - One Memory, five sentences
📍 Olive Tree House
£11.55 - £25.00
FREEStories and Song with Colin Urwin and Anne Harper
📍 Belfast Central Library
FREEBedtime Storytime with Liz Weir
📍 Ormeau Road Library
FREEWriting the Irish Landscape with Ruby Free
📍 The Seamus Heaney Centre
Belfast: Paint Your Partner x Bottomless Prosecco
📍 Second Nature Belfast
£48.00 - £90.00
Scribe Writing Group - Belfast Playwrights
📍 23 Fountain St
FREETo The Left Book Club
📍 2 Royal Ave
FREEAmy Bateman | Framing the Journey. Storytelling through Travel Photography.
📍 Wex Photo Video Belfast
FREEIreland and the Spanish Civil War: the Press and Politics
📍 Ulster University
An Evening with President Barack Obama
📍 O2 Arena Belfast
FREEIrish Presbyterians and America After 1783: Religion, Slavery, Identity
📍 Public Record Office of Northern Ireland
Sláine: The Horned God (Belfast)
📍 The Black Box
£5.00 - £12.50
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Literary Events in Belfast — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant literary scene in Belfast with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Belfast, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's literary events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best literaryexperiences Belfast has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many literary events are on in Belfast?
There are currently 18 upcoming literary events in Belfast. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming literary in the city.
Are there free literary events in Belfast?
Yes — 9 of the current literary listings in Belfast are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find literary events in Belfast this weekend?
Browse this weekend's literary events in Belfast at /belfast/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for literary events in Belfast?
Every literary listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are literary listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new literary events for Belfast three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Literary Events in Belfast — Your Complete Guide
Belfast's literary scene is a rich, year-round tapestry of book clubs, author events, poetry nights, writing workshops, literary festivals, and storytelling sessions that reflect the depth of the city's creative writing culture.
Author events in Belfast range from intimate bookshop readings to ticketed talks at major venues, and the city benefits from a strong relationship with some of the UK's most celebrated writers who call it home. Publisher launch events, long-form literary conversations, and book club tie-in discussions with authors all feature regularly in the city's literary calendar.
Poetry thrives in Belfast: open mic poetry nights, slam competitions, dedicated poetry festivals and community writing groups give both emerging and established poets a platform and an audience. Spoken word — which blends poetry, performance, storytelling and social commentary — has deep roots in the city and continues to attract new voices.
For aspiring writers, Belfast's workshop programme is outstanding. Courses and sessions in short fiction, novel-writing, screenwriting, personal essay, playwriting and poetry are offered by independent tutors, writing organisations and literary centres throughout the year. Many are open to absolute beginners, and several Belfast-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.