Literary Events in Leeds
37 upcoming literary events
Leeds’s literary heart beats with a distinct rhythm, a blend of established institutions and independent spirit. From the intellectual hum at Hyde Park Book Club to the familiar comfort of Waterstones Leeds, and the eclectic mix at Bowery and Brudenell Social Club, this city offers a diverse stage for wordsmiths and readers alike. You'll find a community that appreciates everything from spoken word performances to author talks, book launches to poetry slams. Leeds’s literary landscape is shaped by a history of artistic innovation and a forward-thinking audience, making it a compelling place to explore the written and spoken word.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 37 upcoming literary events in Leeds, West Yorkshire, including 1 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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📍 Hyde Park Book Club
House of Stanzas
📍 Hope House
Coupdekat + samxemma Goodbye 2012! Tour with Lucky Iris
📍 Hyde Park Book Club
Token Queers- charity night of drag music and poetry
📍 Wharf Chambers
£6.13 - £16.96
An Evening of Utterly Addictive Summer Page Turners
📍 Truman Books
An Evening with Rebecca Ryan in Leeds
📍 Waterstones Leeds
£5.00 - £13.00
Silent...But Social Book Club Leeds (Bring Your Own Book)
📍 Further North - North Bar
£5.00
allthingssound zine launch with Gloria and Jeanpool
📍 Hyde Park Book Club
From £4.00
Anything Could Happen
From £6.00
FREEAugust book club - My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
📍 The Brunswick
An evening with Lisa Holdsworth: TV Writer from Leeds
📍 Abbey House Museum
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After-School Club - Autumn Term (First half) 7 Week Booking
📍 Meanwood Community Centre
House of Stanzas
📍 Hope House
An Evening with C.J. Tudor in Leeds!
📍 Waterstones Leeds
£8.00 - £24.00
SANS SOLIS EP RELEASE SHOW
📍 Hyde Park Book Club
£9.00
Gemma Morr, Amy Archer, Olivia Hayward & Maggie Grant in Leeds!
📍 Waterstones Leeds
£8.00
Soiree and Stories - Literary Salon
📍 The New Conservatory
£12.00
An Evening with Christopher Ruocchio in Leeds!
📍 Waterstones Leeds
£8.00 - £20.00
Solomon Hughes, Zack Brautigam & Sohini Kaur - Live at Hyde Park Book Club
📍 Hyde Park Book Club
£6.13
Matt Anderson & Friends
📍 Hyde Park Book Club
House of Stanzas
📍 Hope House
Mat Hunsley - Leeds (Hyde Park Book Club)
📍 Hyde Park Book Club
£13.70
An Evening with Penn Cole in Leeds!
📍 Waterstones Leeds
£8.00 - £18.00
An Evening with Rachel Harrison in Leeds!
📍 Waterstones Leeds
£5.00 - £13.00
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Literary Events in Leeds — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant literary scene in Leeds with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Leeds, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many literary events are on in Leeds?
There are currently 37 upcoming literary events in Leeds. 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 Leeds?
Yes — 1 of the current literary listings in Leeds are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Literary Events in Leeds — Your Complete Guide
Leeds'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 Leeds 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 Leeds: 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, Leeds'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 Leeds-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.