London Literature Festival returns in October, renewing its aim to bring together readers of all ages to ‘celebrate the power of the written and spoken word’. Its 2024 line-up is as stacked as always, no matter what your literary tastes. Head down to the Southbank Centre during its run to celebrate first-time writers and the inspiration they’ve taken from the capital at ‘Debut London Literature’ and discover a wealth of fresh poetry talent at ‘New Poets Collective Showcase’. Big names like Russell Kane, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Rupert Everett and Richard Dawkins will all take part in the festival, alongside kid-friendly events like ‘Alphabet Soup’ and ‘The Elmer Adventure’. The festival’s opening weekend will be co-curated by Mercury-nominated star Ghetts, who will throw a show-stopping performance and gather writers and artists to discuss the link between their art forms.
Visit the Southbank Centre's official website for full details.