Birmingham Literature Festival, 9-18 October 2025

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2025 PROGRAMME RELEASED We are beyond excited to announce the programme for Birmingham Literature Festival 2025. This year's exceptional line-up includes Jonathan Coe (The Proof of My Innocence), Kit de Waal (The Best of Everything), Mike Gayle (Hope Street), Laura Bates (The New Age of Sexism), Jo Bell (Boater), Corinne Fowler (Colonial Countryside), plus Liz Berry, Casey Bailey, Bradley Taylor, and many more! Click the link below for the full festival programme and to book tickets. View the full programme Festival Highlights Jonathan Coe The Proof of My Innocence Kit de Wal The Best of Everything Laura Bates The New Age of Sexism BAD ROMANCE: Kat Dunn Hungerstone Caroline Lea Love, Sex & Frankenstein BIRMINGHAM ON THE PAGE Keiran Goddard I See Buildings Fall Like Lightening Kasim Ali Who Will Remain FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS Shady Lewis On the Greenwich Line Tawseef Khan Determination The Emma Press Showcase Colonial Countryside Malcolm X: A Deeper Purpose BOOK TICKETS OFFICIAL FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE What happens when iconic Birmingham brand Punks and Chancers joins forces with Birmingham Literature Festival? BOOKS BAB festival merch of course. We're thrilled to share that these organic tees are available to purchase online at punksandchancers.co.uk and at our festival events. Punks and Chancers are donating a percentage of all proceeds towards Writing West Midlands’ Writing for Everyone fund – providing free tickets to festival events and writing courses to those experiencing financial hardship. BOOKS BAB MERCH Birmingham Literature Festival | a project of Writing West Midlands Writing West Midlands is an Arts Council England NPO.

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