4-20 October 2024
Manchester Literature Festival
Full programme of events
See Full 2024 Programme and Download Festival Brochure
Check out the full programme for the 2024 Manchester Literature Festival and download a copy of the Festival Brochure and our programme of autumn events and activities for Children and Families.
Get Involved
From volunteering or participating in Festival activities to partnering on a new project or commission, there are many ways for individuals and organisations to get involved in MLF
Support Us
If you'd like to support us to keep our ticket prices affordable and our events accessible, there are several ways you can do this, either as a business or a fellow book lover.
About Us
Manchester Literature Festival offers unique experiences for audiences to interact with some of the finest writers and thinkers from across the globe.
It’s a welcoming place where people come together to share their passion for language, to be entertained, to learn and reflect on their connections with place, politics and people.
As well as our annual Festival and Spring programme of events, MLF also delivers a year-round Creative Learning programme, nurturing the next generation of readers, writers and creative practitioners.
Manchester Literature Festival offers unique experiences for audiences to interact with some of the finest writers and thinkers from across the globe.
It’s a welcoming place where people come together to share their passion for language, to be entertained, to learn and reflect on their connections with place, politics and people.