Literary Events in London
144 upcoming literary events
London breathes literature. Its streets echo with centuries of stories, from Shakespearean sonnets penned in the Globe's shadow to the modern narratives taking shape in its countless bookshops and intimate performance spaces. You'll find established authors discussing their latest works in grand halls, alongside emerging voices sharing poetry in cosy pubs and independent galleries. The city's literary landscape is a rich tapestry woven with historical tradition and contemporary creativity. Whether you're drawn to classic readings, author Q&As, or lively book clubs, London offers a constant invitation to engage with the written word in all its forms, often within venues that themselves hold a certain charm, like the historic County Hall or the welcoming atmosphere of The Grace.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 144 upcoming literary events in London, Greater London, including 12 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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FREECreative Writing & Poetry Workshop Part 2 - FREE
📍 North Harrow Community Library
FREEIn Conversation with Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu
📍 Yunus Emre Enstitüsü - London
Indian Professionals in London – Book Club Meet
📍 Shalimar Books Ltd
£1.66
An Evening with Samatar Elmi: Agen Bien Fou and Reclamations
📍 Oxford House in Bethnal Green
£6.13
The Skapones and Specials Book Club
📍 Dublin Castle
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
The London Literary Pub Tour for Two
📍 Charlotte Street
From £49
In Search of London's Poets: Confidence Edition
📍 Lush Spa Oxford Street
£38.00
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing Group
📍 London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
£10.00 - £15.00
m's book club - `1st birthday edition.
📍 Gail's Bakery The Fire Station Southwark
£5.26
FREESunday 5pm
📍 170a Drury Ln
FREEShort Books Book Club #4: Termush by Sven Holm
📍 Stoke Newington Bookshop
FREEPaper Cuts Book Club
📍 SET Social
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Dünyada
📍 The Cockpit
FREEZee Coffee & Book Club
📍 Cafe Zee.
A World Elsewhere
📍 Shakespeare's Globe
From £18.00
FREEBook Club
📍 Stratford Library
FREEBrompton Library Reading Group
📍 Brompton Library
FREEClara-Læïla Laudette poetry book launch
📍 Holywell Studio
FREEStratford Library - Intergenerational Music & Movement with Songs & Smiles
📍 Stratford Library
Letter Writing Workshop
📍 Acrylicize
£7.00
FREECelebrating Tagore – Down the Memory Lane
📍 The Nehru Centre
Jon Woolcott: The Tattooed Hills
📍 Stanfords
£8.00 - £19.99
FREEChener Book Club: To Rest Our Minds and Bodies by Harriet Armstrong
📍 The Round - Peckham Rye
An Evening with Anthony Gardner - Putney
📍 Waterstones
£8.00 - £12.00
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Literary Events in London — Complete Guide
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How many literary events are on in London?
There are currently 140+ upcoming literary events in London. 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 London?
Yes — 12 of the current literary listings in London are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Literary Events in London — Your Complete Guide
London'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 London 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 London: 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, London'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 London-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.