4-20 October 2024
Manchester Literature Festival
Full programme announced in August
What's On
An Evening with Neneh Cherry Hosted by Bernardine Evaristo
Friday, 4th October 2024
Caroline Lucas
Saturday, 5th October 2024
Skateboard Drawing Club with Ed Syder
Saturday, 5th October 2024
Matt Haig
Saturday, 5th October 2024
Jackie Kay: A Life in Poetry and Protest
Saturday, 5th October 2024
David Peace
Sunday, 6th October 2024
Yuan Yang
Sunday, 6th October 2024
An Evening with Alan Hollinghurst
Monday, 7th October 2024
Get Involved
From volunteering or participating in Festival activities to partnering on a new project or commission, there are many ways for individuals and organisations to get involved in MLF
Support Us
If you'd like to support us to keep our ticket prices affordable and our events accessible, there are several ways you can do this, either as a business or a fellow book lover.
About Us
Manchester Literature Festival offers unique experiences for audiences to interact with some of the finest writers and thinkers from across the globe.
It’s a welcoming place where people come together to share their passion for language, to be entertained, to learn and reflect on their connections with place, politics and people.
As well as our annual Festival and Spring programme of events, MLF also delivers a year-round Creative Learning programme, nurturing the next generation of readers, writers and creative practitioners.
Manchester Literature Festival offers unique experiences for audiences to interact with some of the finest writers and thinkers from across the globe.
It’s a welcoming place where people come together to share their passion for language, to be entertained, to learn and reflect on their connections with place, politics and people.
