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Durham Book Festival 2021: Tickets now available
Sat 9 Oct 2021 to Sun 17 Oct 2021
The annual literary festival returns this October with an exciting blend of live and digital events, including headline guests Lemn Sissay, Richard Osman, Pat Barker, Val McDermid, Leïla Slimani, Fiona Hill, Ed Balls and the announcement of the Gordon Burn Prize.

Between 9 and 17 October 2021, writers, artists and thinkers from across the world will take part in more than 60 events, either in person at the Gala Theatre or online.

Browse the full programme

Durham Book Festival is commissioned by Durham County Council and produced by New Writing North, with funding from major partner Durham University and Arts Council England and support from BBC Radio Newcastle.

 

 

 

 

 


Additional Information:
Location:
Durham
Region(s):
North East England

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