Lincoln Book Festival - 1 - 4 October 2026
The next edition of Lincoln Book Festival takes place from 1st-4th October 2026. Tickets are available now from the Lincoln Arts Centre Box Office for the main programme and from partner venues for fringe events.
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Our annual flash fiction competition invites budding authors of all ages to submit a super short story of exactly 50 words on a chosen theme. Winners will be announced at October's festival.
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More than 1,300 people came to Lincoln Book Festival events in 2025. Stay up to date with all the latest book festival news, offers and events by subscribing to our email newsletter.
SubscribeLincoln Book Festival connects audiences of all ages and interests with some of the UK’s best-loved writers. Events include intimate talks, readings, panel discussions, workshops and Q&As with acclaimed authors, journalists, academics, cultural commentators and public figures. This is complemented by a varied programme of events for fans of different literary genres and formats, including family-friendly activities and a vibrant festival fringe. The next Lincoln Book Festival will be 1st-4th October 2026.
The Lincoln Book Festival 2026 programme is out now! There are more than 30 events packed into four days for booklovers of all ages and interests this October. To book tickets, visit the online Box Office at Lincoln Arts Centre. We have a vibrant festival fringe too with activities located at independent bookshops and other venues across the city throughout the festival. Secure your place at fringe events by booking directly with partner venues. See our programme pages for details.
Visit Box OfficeSouthside, Colegrave Street, Lincoln, LN5 8DW
Oxfam Bookshop, 5 Cornhill, Lincoln, LN5 7HE
White Hart Hotel, Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR
Bishop Grosseteste University, Longdales Road, Lincoln, LN1 3DY
Larks Books and Shelf Editions, 4 Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH
The Usher Gallery, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2 1LP
Waterstones Lincoln, 297 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AU
Lindum Books, 4 Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AE
Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
The Lawn, Union Road, Lincoln, LN1 3BJ
Lincoln Arts Centre, Brayford Pool, University of Lincoln, LN6 7TS
Our festival hub is at the Lincoln Arts Centre at the University of Lincoln's Brayford Pool Campus with festival fringe activities located at venues across the city. Check our blog and programme pages for the latest announcements.
