Manchester Literature Festival 2026

Fri 9 - Sun 25 Oct

Manchester Literature Festival offers unique experiences for audiences to interact with some of the finest writers and thinkers from across the globe.

Manchester Literature Festival is a two-week festival taking place each October in a variety of prestigious and atmospheric venues across the city and complemented by a programme of digital activities.

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HOME Friends and MLF Members - Tue 11 Aug, 10:00

HOME Members - Wed 12 Aug, 10:00

General on sale - Thu 13 Aug, 10:00

Agenda

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Manchester Literature Festival 2026

Agenda

MLF presents Gruffalo Granny Celebration (U)

MLF presents Owen Jones

MLF presents Hugh Bonneville: Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea

MLF presents An Evening with Hugh Bonneville

MLF presents Lee Child: My Life in Books

MLF presents Dave Haslam & Special Guests

MLF presents An Evening with Jackie Kay