The University of Liverpool’s Liverpool Literary Festival is back to celebrate a major milestone - its 10th anniversary. Taking place from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 October 2025, the festival brings together bestselling authors, sharp minds, and passionate readers for a weekend of inspiring conversation, readings, and a shared love of ... Read More...
Liverpool Literary Festival
Liverpool Literary Festival returns this autumn, showcasing an exciting line-up of writers including Olivia Harrison, who will deliver a moving talk on her latest book of poetry dedicated to her late husband, George. The festival opens on Friday 7 October, with Ann Cleeves, best-selling British crime writer – and the imagination ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Irish festival’s packed programme, big literary names and more FESTIVAL | Liverpool Irish Festival brings packed programme The annual Liverpool Irish Festival is underway with its first weekend of events and entertainment taking place across the city. From one of Ireland’s biggest musical acts, Kíla marking their ... Read More...
The Interview: Actor, writer and presenter Sir Tony Robinson talks to YM Liverpool Having worked in theatre, Sir Tony Robinson rose to prominence in the 1980s as Baldrick in TV sitcom ‘Blackadder’. He continued to be a popular fixture on our screens fronting history shows such as Channel 4’s ‘Time Team’. Ahead ... Read More...
A TV and comedy star, a Man Booker Prize longlist nominee and a best-selling crime writer lead the line-up for 2018’s Liverpool Literary Festival. The full list of figures from the world of literature have been unveiled as the three-day festival gets set to return this October. ‘Blackadder’ actor and ‘Time Team’ ... Read More...
Best-selling author Philip Pullman will judge short stories by budding Liverpool writers in a new competition. Primary and secondary school pupils across the city as well as University of Liverpool and XJTLU (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University) students are being invited to enter the 500-word China Stories contest. The competition, which has been launched ... Read More...
Interview: Best-selling author Philip Pullman talks to Your Move Best-selling author Philip Pullman delighted audiences of all ages with his multi award-winning 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, which has been adapted for the stage and big screen and is currently being turned into a TV version for the BBC. Following the release of ... Read More...
Liverpool Literary Festival: Frank Cottrell Boyce interview Hailing from the Liverpool City Region, celebrated writer Frank Cottrell Boyce has worked on a host of successful books, TV and film projects. Your Move caught up with him ahead of his David Bowie focused event at the inaugural Liverpool Literary Festival, of which he ... Read More...
Liverpool Event Guide: October - November 2016 October 1−15 October The Wirral Arts Festival Various venues The annual family-friendly festival returns, offering live entertainment, workshops, storytelling and art, science and engineering activities. 13−23 October Liverpool Irish Festival Various venues A programme of culture, performances, film and music commemorates the centenary of the Easter Rising. 15−29 October Nina – A Story About Me and ... Read More...