Literary Leicester
Literary Leicester events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Literary Leicester 2024, which took place 20 - 22 March. You can find out more about the programme in our festival archive and catch up on events that you've missed through 'Arts Podcasts at Leicester' on SoundCloud.
In addition to our annual festival, we host a range of events throughout the year.Upcoming events
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
A Conversation with BBC Newsnight's Gavin Esler
- Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 5.00pm - 6.15pm
Monkey to Man: The Evolution of the March of Progress Image
Literary Leicester 2025
Literary Leicester is the University’s annual free literary festival. Between Wednesday 19 March and Saturday 22 March 2025, we'll host a variety of events, open to all. Hear from hilarious list-builder Adam Sharp, vote for your favourite pitch in ’10 Days That Changed the World’, and take part in a writing for wellbeing workshop. The Festival will also feature a Creative Writing Student Showcase and panels on bullying, being a person of colour amid the UK’s new fascisms, Jane Austen at 250, and much, much more… Further details to follow.