Everything You Need to Know About: Books on Tyne 2026
Celebrating Books on Tyne 2026? Here’s everything you’ll need to know…
Literary lovers - listen up! Books on Tyne returns for its fourteenth year in the Toon and there’s no shortage of bookish happenings to enjoy.
Whether you’re a keen bookworm, or local history aficionado, there’s something for everyone to enjoy across the city when the literature festival this November.
What is Books on Tyne?
Books on Tyne is a joint collaboration between The Lit & Phil (the largest independent library outside London!) and Newcastle Libraries, celebrating all things literature. From local stories to invigorating discussions, it’s worth putting your own book down, just to explore what they’ve got going on!
When is it happening?
The fourteenth Books on Tyne Festival is taking place from Thursday 19th to Saturday 28th November 2026.
Where is it happening?
Events are taking place at The Lit & Phil on Westgate Road and Newcastle City Library on New Bridge Street. Check the official Books on Tyne Festival website to find out where each event is happening.
What is happening?
From moving conversations, to inspiring talks, there’s so much happening during Books on Tyne Festival this year!
Music fans will want to have their tickets booked for Michael Bracewell’s conversation with author and journalist Daniel James on day one, as they discuss Bracewell’s novella The Smiths, recounting the impact of the iconic pop group. Or, if you prefer your books to have a little more drama, join Steph McGovern in conversation with Bay Tales Festival Director Vic Watson to discuss her debut crime novel Deadline.
Is sci-fi and fantasy is more your cup of tea? Not to worry, Books on Tyne have a whole day dedicated to the genre. From 2pm on Thursday 26th November, there’ll be talks from the likes of Grace Curtis, Frances Hardinge and Adrian Tchaikovsky. There really is something for every reader this year, so make sure you check out the full schedule on their website!
How do I take part?
To take part in Books on Tyne, all you’ll need to do is head to their website and book tickets for whatever events you’d like to attend.
How much does it cost?
Tickets for each event are priced differently, but plenty of them are also free to attend. Just make sure you’ve booked your space!
Books on Tyne 2026 will be here before we know it, but if you can’t wait till then to get your bookish fix, then why not check out our book lover's guide to Newcastle while you wait?
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