Leeds Lit Fest | Saturday 26^th February to Sunday 6^th March

The award winning Leeds Lit Fest kicks off this month, celebrating the vibrant and thriving literature scene in Leeds!

We cannot wait for this year’s Leeds Lit Fest, which will be taking place at venues across Leeds from Saturday 26 February – Sunday 5 March. The festival programme is bigger and more jam packed than ever before, and it’s certainly not just for book lovers.

There are over 50 events on offer including comedy, cabaret, a film screening, art exhibition, theatre performance, a literature walk and creative writing workshops, alongside more traditional literary talks, book readings and poetry events.

There will also be a programme of children’s and family events, including events with award winning children’s authors Chitra Soundar, Andy Mulligan and Steve Cole. 

Many of the events will take place across the city and will also be streamed online meaning you can get involved wherever you are!  The festival has also committed to a Pay What You Feel admission price policy for Leeds residents on many of the events, so a top tip is to keep an eye out for where that applies.

See you there!

Team Red Ladder x

Festival Highlights

Performance

Charles Dickens Double Bill | Wed 2 March, The Leeds Library

The Full Bronte Cabaret | Sat 5 March, Carriageworks Theatre

Commoners Choir | Sun 6 March, Carriageworks Theatre

Exhibition

Seeing Asylum | Fri 4 to Sun 6 March, Trinity Church

Author Talks

AC Grayling – For The Good of The World | Sun 27 Feb

Jonathan Drori – The Secret Life of Trees | Mon 28 Feb

Johann Hari – Stolen Focus | Sat 5 March

Poetry

Diana Anphimiadi at The Leeds Poetry Translation Centre | Fri 4 March

Africa Writes Leeds | Sat 5 March

Tickets and further information can be found at www.leedslitfest.co.uk or Leeds Inspired | Facebook: @LeedsLitFest | Twitter: @LeedsLit | #LLF22