Programme of events 2024

We're delighted to share our exciting programme of events for Liverpool Literary Festival 2024.

Sarah Perry Headshot of author Sarah Perry

Enlightenment: Sarah Perry in conversation

Friday 4 October, 6pm

Lauren Elkin Headshot of author Lauren Elkin

Scaffolding: the bonds we create with Lauren Elkin

Saturday 5 October, 10am

John McGahern Annual Book Prize Headshot of John Mcgahern

Winner of John McGahern Book Prized announced

Saturday 5 October, 11.30am

Caroline Crampton Portrait photo of Caroline Crampton

A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria author in conversation

Saturday 5 October, 1pm

Neil Bartlett Headshot of author Neil Bartlett

Making Orlando Live: Neil Bartlett and Kabe Wilson in conversation with Dr Eleanor Lybeck

Saturday 5 October, 2.30pm

Levi Tafari Headshot of author Levi Tafari

Local poet and performer Levi Tafari joins us

Saturday 5 October, 4pm

Adele Parks Graphic with a origami liver bird

First Wife’s Shadow: bestselling author Adele Parks in conversation

Saturday 5 October, 5.30pm

Tony Schumacher Tony Schumacher

From police officer to writer: a conversation with Tony Schumacher

Saturday 5 October, 7pm

Naomi Wood Graphic with a origami liver bird

Naomi Wood: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

Sunday 6 October, 12.30pm

Alan Hollinghurst Graphic with a origami liver bird

Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst discusses his latest novel 'Our Evenings'

Sunday 6 October, 6pm

Screening Graphic with a origami liver bird

Mother’s Day: Screening of BBC Drama on the Warrington Bomb

Sunday 6 October, 2pm

Warrington bomb Graphic with a origami liver bird

Mother’s Day: tragedy, grief and the making of the Warrington Bomb film discussion

Sunday 6 October, 4pm

2024 VIP Passes literary festival banner with 'Liverpool Literary Festival 4-6 October' written on it

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