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Liverpool´s Largest Book Festival just over a week away
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Events  |  Wed - February 25, 2026 6:54 pm  |  Article Hits:228  |  A+ | a-

THE 2nd ever Liverpool Book Festival comes to BoxPark in Cain’s Brewery Village on:- Sunday, 8 March 2026 and there are very limited tickets remaining as the huge event approaches! A must for book lovers, the event features over 60 authors selling and signing their books, celebrity special guests, artisan stalls, street food, talks, live music, cosplay characters, a kids zone and more.

What Will There Be On The Day?

· Over 60 authors selling their books directly including bestselling authors such as Caroline Corcoran and Jane Costello

· Comics legends such as Tim Quinn, Alan Cowsill and Kev Sutherland from Marvel, Beano and DC Thomson

· Celebrity special guest authors such as Ricky Tomlinson, SAS national hero Rusty Firmin and viral crime podcaster Shaun Attwood

· Main stage talks such as Lord Mayor Of Liverpool’s International Women’s Day panel, Auteur/TAUK’s book publishing panel and Poetry & Talk from famous Scouse poet Joseph Roberts

· Artisan stalls selling artsy products

· A chance to win £20,000 with Utility Warehouse

· Street food from a wide range of vendors

· Live acoustic music and DJ sets

· Cosplay characters and a Kids Zone with activities throughout the day including storytelling, creative workshops, games and a visit from Indy The Therapy Dog

· A VIP area with access to private bar and intimate talks


How Do Tickets Work?

Standard Tickets:- These cost just £17.50 and include access to everything on the day as well as a free goody bag and a £7.50 drinks token

VIP Tickets:- These cost just £40 and include access to everything on the day as well as a free goody bag, a £15 food voucher, a £7.50 drinks token and a VIP lounge with a private bar and special guest author talks

Children’s Tickets:- These cost just £10 and include access to everything including the Kids Zone with activities throughout the day


Charity Partners

Liverpool Book Festival is all about connecting authors, creatives, publishers, organisations and book lovers all in one fun event! It’s also about supporting local charities and once again a donation from all ticket sales will again be made to two charity partners. For this event they will be The Lord Mayor Of

Liverpool’s Charity Fund and also Y Kids in Bootle who have the wonderful Kingsley & Co bookshop!


Another Huge Event This March!

The 1st ever Liverpool Book Festival last September was an incredible success — with around 1,000 people in attendance and coverage from BBC News! This second event is set to be another huge event and it’s a must for book lovers but with limited tickets remaining it’s advisable to get yours before it sells out!

Liverpool Book Festival / Sunday 8 March 2026, 11am-5pm / BoxPark, Cains Brewery Village, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ

Click here for Tickets to the Festival. 

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