Bristol Festival of Literature

The Bard of Windmill Hill: The Storyteller of the Year Entertains

Often titillating but never trivial, the award-winning Bard of Windmill Hill is one of Bristol's most enduringly popular poets.

Dark Stories and Disturbing Tales with Emily Koch, Jane Corry, Jane Shemilt and Melanie Golding

These best-selling authors, all writers of powerful thrillers, discuss the art of writing and why psychological suspense is so popular.

After the Formalities

After the Formalities explores ideas of division and dominance, incorporating history, science and philosophy.

Bristol Writers' Group: Thing

Join Bristol Writers Group in the crypt of St John on The Wall as they read a series of short stories on the theme of Things.

Writers Unchained: Tales of Our City

For this special event, come and enjoy a pleasant drink at the Southbank Club while hearing tales of the city's people and heritage.

The Bristol Festival of Literature Writers' Retreat

Join Bristol Festival of Literature for our annual Writer’s Retreat; series of incredible workshops to help you write, polish and publish.

Novel Nights: World-Building with author Cynan Jones

Join Novel Nights and the Bristol Festival of Literature for an evening with award-winning writer Cynan Jones.

Sufi Poetry: Performance and Talk

An introduction to Sufi Poetry in the stunning Easton Jamia Mosque.

Stories of Strong Women: Women In The Shadows

Who were the women behind the scenes who turned the tide of war, helped immigrant communities thrive, and built the buzzing city of Bristol.

Guest review: ‘Wordy Women’ at Bristol Festival of Literature

Written by Laura Hillier On Sunday 21st October, the Café Corner Writers put on the ‘Wordy Women’ event at the Windmill Hill City Farm....

Volunteer for the 2018 Festival

We're just over a week away from the launch of the 2018 Bristol Festival of Literature; a programme of over 20 unique events taking place...

Lorra Laureates: City Poets from London and Bristol

7.30pm, 21 October Bristol Old Vic Studio, £8 Tickets available here A showcase of the current London Young Laureate, Momtaza Mehri, the...

Milk Poetry: New Bristol Voices

7:30pm, 26 October Foyles, Cabot Circus, £5 Buy tickets here Milk Poetry is a warm and inclusive poetry organisation, featuring the best...

Finding the Positive: Dystopias and Utopias in a Changing Climate

2pm, 28 October YHA, £9 (Concessions £6) Buy tickets for this event We live in a changing climate. Do our fears tempt us towards...

Crowdfunding: A Masterclass

11am, 28 October The Arnolfini, £8 (£6 Concession) Buy tickets for this event Crowdfunding is changing the shape of the publishing...

Talking Tales

7pm, 27 October Cafe Kino, Free Talking Tales is Bristol’s long-running story-telling night, presenting the best local talent from around...

Treasure Island and Bristol’s Fight Against Slavery

11am, 27 October Merchant Venturers Almshouses, Free Please note that this is a walking event. Sensible footwear and weather-appropriate...

Shared Reading: I Never Knew This Is What Books Were For

5:30pm, 26 October Central Library, Free Register to attend here. Love stories? Love people? Discover Shared Reading. Join us at Bristol...

Writing and Publishing a Book to Support Your Business with Helen Hart and Sophie Bradshaw

10am, 26 October Bristol Assize Court Chambers, £45 Buy tickets for this event In this workshop you will learn how to write a book for...

Strong Women: Stories of Women on the Move

10:30am, 26 October Arnos Vale Cemetery, £5 Buy tickets here Stories of Strong Women focuses on amazing journeys. Coach, author and...