Liverpool Book Festival March 2026

Liverpool Book Festival is BACK after a massively successful inaugural event that saw over 1,000 attendees and coverage from BBC News! The next huge event is taking place at BoxPark in Cain’s Brewery Village on Sunday 8th March 2026, from 11am until 5pm, and is an absolute must for book lovers!

The festival will feature over 60 of the region’s finest authors signing and selling their books directly to book lovers, publishers, celebrity special guests, talks, workshops, live music, artisan stalls, street food, cosplay characters, children’s activities and more! After the incredible success of the first event in September, the next one is set to be even bigger and better!

Confirmed for this second event are celebrity special guests who will also be giving talks including -- Comedy greats Stan Boardman & Ricky Tomlinson, legendary entertainer Asa Murphy, Activist and viral YouTuber Shaun Attwood, renowned hypnotist Alan Bates, Marvel's Tim Quinn & Alan Cowsill, The Beano's Nigel Parkinson, The Walking Dead Illustrator Charlie Adlard and poet Keith Wilson.

These legends will be joined by -- The Lord Mayor Of Liverpool Barbara Murray, Sunday Times Bestseller Caroline Corcoran, international bestselling author Jane Costello (Catherine Isaac), celebrity chef Dave Critchley, SAS national hero Rusty Firmin, motivational speaker Ashleigh Nugent, academic and activist Malik Al Nasir and music journalist and Beatles expert Colin Hall.

There will be a dedicated children's zone at the event featuring an array of activities throughout the day including -- storytelling from Wish Upon A Party characters, Positivity Club with Jess, Creative Workshops from Helen Poole, Poetry Workshops from Zonked and Art & Poetry Workshops with Ali Harwood, Interactive Book Reading & Eco Education with Walter The Wheelie Bin, Bertie Bird’s Adventures Book Readingwith Becci Cleator, A special visit from Indy The Therapy Dog, Cosplay Characters in full attire, Children’s authorsselling their books and more.

Earlybird & Standard Tickets

Earlybird tickets are flying out already — with only a limited amount remaining! After selling out the price will rise slightly as they become Standard Tickets. Earlybird tickets are incredible value at just £15 which includes a £7.50 drink token and a goody bag and here’s what you receive….

• Meet over 60 of the region’s finest authorswho are selling and signing their books
• Meet bestselling authorssuch as Caroline Corcoran and Jane Costello
• Meet celebrity special guest authorssuch as Ricky Tomlinson, Stan Boardman and SAS national hero Rusty Firmin
• Meet comic editors, writersand illustrators such as Tim Quinn and Alan Cowsill (Marvel, DC Thomson & others) and Nigel Parkinson (The Beano, The Dandy & others)
• Browse artisan stalls selling artsy products and even live tarot readings
• Enjoy street food from Box Park’s traders
• Enjoy live acoustic music from talented local artists

VIP Tickets

VIP tickets are for those who want an elevated experience and a chance to connect with the celebrity special guests in an intimate setting. VIP tickets are just £40 which includes a £15 food voucher, a £7.50 drink token and a goody bag and here’s what you receive….

• Everything detailed above that Earlybird and Standard tickets receive
• Adesignated VIP areaand breakout room with aprivate bar
• Access to intimate talks and Q&Asfrom special guests including — comedy legendsRicky TomlinsonandStan Boardman, viral crime podcasterShaun Attwood, comic legendsTim Quinn,Alan CowsillandNigel Parkinson, hypnotistAlan Bates, bestsellersCaroline CorcoranandJane Costello, SAS national heroRusty Firmin, chefDave Critchleyand others

Children’s Tickets

Liverpool Book Festival is a fun, family friendly event and there will be a dedicated Kids Zone — featuring a wide variety of fun activities suitable for ages 4 to 15. Children’s tickets are just £10 (children aged 3 and under may come for free) and include….

• Storytelling from Wish Upon A Party characters
• Positivity Club — positive mental health games with Jess
• Creative Writing & Illustration Workshop with author Helen Poole
• Poetry Workshop from Zonked
• Art & Poetry Workshop from Ali Harwood
• Interactive Book Reading & Eco Education with Walter The Wheelie Bin
• Bertie Bird’s Adventures Book Readingwith Becci Cleator
• A special visit from Indy The Therapy Dog
• Cosplay Characters in full attire
• Children’s authorsselling their books