Choose your ticket
Festival Pass (£15)
+ Rediscovering Malcolm X: Revolution, Resistance, and the Fight for True Freedom with Kehinde Andrews, Dawn Butler, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and Shaka Ra
This ticket gives you access to talks, panels, workshops and family activities throughout the day. All non-headline events are limited capacity, so please arrive with plenty of time to secure your place.
Plus entry to the following headliner event:
1pm, Milton Court
Rediscovering Malcolm X: Revolution, Resistance, and the Fight for True Freedom with Dawn Butler MP, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and Shaka Ra
Festival Pass (£15)
+ Horizons & Heartbreak: In Conversation with Jordan Stephens and Richie Brave
This ticket gives you access to talks, panels, workshops and family activities throughout the day. All non-headline events are limited capacity, so please arrive with plenty of time to secure your place.
Plus entry to the following headliner event:
2.30pm, Milton Court
Horizons & Heartbreak: In Conversation with Jordan Stephens
Festival Pass (£15)
+ The Shape of Us: Legacy, Identity and Thriving in the Spotlight with June Sarpong OBE, Dame Denise Lewis DBE, and Symeon Brown
This ticket gives you access to talks, panels, workshops and family activities throughout the day. All non-headline events are limited capacity, so please arrive with plenty of time to secure your place.
Plus entry to the following headliner event:
4pm, Milton Court
The Shape of Us: Legacy, Identity and Thriving in the Spotlight with June Sarpong OBE and Dame Denise Lewis DBE
Festival Pass (£15)
+ The Big Payback: Reparations, Power and the Price of Justice, featuring Sir Lenny Henry, Marcus Ryder, and Eric Collins
This ticket gives you access to talks, panels, workshops and family activities throughout the day. All non-headline events are limited capacity, so please arrive with plenty of time to secure your place.
Plus entry to the following headliner event:
5.30pm, Milton Court
The Big Payback: Reparations, Power and the Price of Justice, featuring Sir Lenny Henry, Marcus Ryder and Eric Collins
Festival Pass (£15)
+ Doing a New Thing: In Conversation with Tabitha Brown and Oti Mabuse
This ticket gives you access to talks, panels, workshops and family activities throughout the day. All non-headline events are limited capacity, so please arrive with plenty of time to secure your place.
Plus entry to the following headliner event:
7pm, Milton Court
Doing a New Thing: In Conversation with Tabitha Brown and Oti Mabuse
VIP Festival Pass (£45)
Go all in. Includes access to every headline event and a premium VIP goodie bag. Ideal for book lovers and superfans who want the ultimate festival experience.
All non-headline events are limited capacity, so please arrive with plenty of time to secure your place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the £15 Festival Pass include?
Entry to one headline event of your choice, plus access to 31 other events across the Children’s Zone, Powerhouse Zone, and Spark Ideas Zone.
Do I need to book my headline event separately?
Yes. When you buy your Festival Pass, you’ll be asked to select your headline event. This secures your seat.
Can I attend more than one headliner?
No. Each Festival Pass includes one headline event only. To attend more than one, you’ll need to buy an additional pass.
Do children need tickets?
Children can join craft activities within the Children’s Zone for free. If they want to attend any adult events (including headliners), they will need their own £15 Festival Pass.
Do I need extra tickets for workshops, panels or the marketplace?
No. Everything is included in the Festival Pass (except food, drinks or book purchases).
What time does the festival start?
Doors open at 12pm and will close at 9pm.
