London Literature Festival 2026

Tue 20 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · 10:00

Southbank Centre· South Bank · London

When
Tue 20 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · 10:00
Where
Southbank Centre · South Bank · London
Price
Free to £35.00
Category
Family & Kids
Age
Family events suitable for ages 3+; talk

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About this event

Curated this year by Dua Lipa, this major literary gathering offers family interactive story hunts, cover design sessions, poetry slams, and author talks alongside broad literature programming.

Why our agent picked it

Enjoy Dua Lipa-curated talks, creative workshops, and interactive story hunts along the South Bank.

Good to know

Where is London Literature Festival 2026 taking place?
London Literature Festival 2026 takes place at Southbank Centre · South Bank · London (Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XX).
When does London Literature Festival 2026 start?
Tue 20 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · 10:00 (doors/start time as listed by the source). Always double-check the official page before travelling — we re-verify these details weekly.
How much are tickets for London Literature Festival 2026?
Free to £35.00. Booking fees are set by the ticket seller, so the final total can be higher.
Where can I buy tickets for London Literature Festival 2026?
Through the ticket link on this page, which points at the seller we found the event on: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/events/london-literature-festival/.

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