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Choose your ticket
Festival Pass £24 (£20 Festival Pass + £4 transaction fee)
+ THE BLACK POETRY SHUTDOWN
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:
THE BLACK POETRY SHUTDOWN
7pm–8pm
Festival Pass £24 (£20 Festival Pass + £4 transaction fee)
+ BARS AS LITERATURE: WRETCH 32 ON THE ART OF THE PEN | Wretch 32 in conversation
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:
BARS AS LITERATURE: WRETCH 32 ON THE ART OF THE PEN
Wretch 32 in conversation
5pm–6pm
Festival Pass £24 (£20 Festival Pass + £4 transaction fee)
+ BLACK WOMEN: SOUND, BEAUTY & FREEDOM | Corinne Bailey Rae and Emma Dabiri in conversation
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:
BLACK WOMEN: SOUND, BEAUTY & FREEDOM
Corinne Bailey Rae and Emma Dabiri in conversation
3pm–4pm
Festival Pass £24 (£20 Festival Pass + £4 transaction fee)
+ QUEENIE: LOVE, MESS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN | Candice Carty-Williams in conversation
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:
QUEENIE: LOVE, MESS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Candice Carty-Williams in conversation
1pm–2pm
VIP Festival Pass £49 (£45 VIP Festival Pass + £4 transaction fee)
Go all in! Includes access to all four headline event, a premium VIP goodie bag and access to the VIP lounge. Perfect 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 time does the festival start and finish?
Doors open at 12:30pm. The main programme begins at 1pm, and the festival finishes at 9pm.
What tickets are available?
Festival Pass — £20: Enjoy one headline event of your choice, plus access to the full wider festival programme of over 30 events.
VIP Ticket — £45: Go all in with access to all four headline events, all 31 festival events, and a premium goodie bag filled with books and bookish treats. VIP tickets are strictly limited.
Do I need to book my headline event separately?
Yes. When purchasing your Festival Pass, you will be asked to select your headline event. This secures your seat for that session.
Can I attend more than one headline event?
Each Festival Pass includes one headline event. To attend more than one headline event, you will need to purchase an additional Festival Pass.
Do I need to book other events in advance?
No. Only headline events are booked in advance. All other talks, panels, workshops and children’s sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to room capacity.
Does my Festival Pass guarantee entry to every non-headline event?
No. Your pass gives you access to the wider programme, but individual events have limited capacity. Please arrive early for the events you do not want to miss.
Do children need tickets?
Children can take part in craft activities within the Children’s Zone for free. Children attending adult events, including headline sessions, will need their own £20 Festival Pass.
