Making the marginalised mainstream since 2022
"It is energetic, delicious, engaging, creative."
“It is really inspiring being in a workshop with experts in their craft."
"It is great, funny, real, and outside the box."
"The festival feels inclusive. It feels non-judgemental. It’s diverse."
Welcome to Brighton Book Festival
Brighton's annual book festival has provided 3-years worth of phenomenal programming with events covering everything from comedy, beauty, food and romance writing, to activism, social justice and amplifying refugee voices.
Join us at Brighton Book Festival 2025 on June 18-22!
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Previous Events
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Mikaela Loach and Jeremy Corbyn At Afrori Books
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Booze & Books with Helen Lederer, Honey Spencer, and Aleesha Hansel
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Poetry Cafe with Roy McFarlane, Sharan Hunjan, Jo Clement, and Anthony Anaxagorou
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The James Baldwin Book Club with Inua Ellams, Mendez, JJ Bola, and Richie Brave
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Are You Kidding Me? with Nels Abbey, Jen Brister, and Tom Shakespeare
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Family Festival
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Fantastical Culture with Saara El-Arifi, Nia 'N.E.' Davenport, Tasha Suri, and Chikodili Emelumadu
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Interrupted with Elle Machray, Kelechi Okafor, and Mikaela Loach
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Blog
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Do we need to support new writers?
In an industry where there is so little representation for marginalised groups it can also be difficult to trust those who say "it's easy, just do it like this."
Do we need to support new writers?
In an industry where there is so little representation for marginalised groups it can also be difficult to trust those who say "it's easy, just do it like this."
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Can We Take Comedy Writers Seriously?
In a world filled with serious issues and constant stress, comedy is more relevant than ever. It provides a much-needed escape from reality, allowing us to laugh at the absurdity...
Can We Take Comedy Writers Seriously?
In a world filled with serious issues and constant stress, comedy is more relevant than ever. It provides a much-needed escape from reality, allowing us to laugh at the absurdity...
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A Cultural Poetry Celebration
Have you ever experienced the magic of cultural poetry and spoken word? It's a celebration of language, history, and tradition that transcends borders and brings people together in a unique...
A Cultural Poetry Celebration
Have you ever experienced the magic of cultural poetry and spoken word? It's a celebration of language, history, and tradition that transcends borders and brings people together in a unique...