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Birmingham has long been a city of creativity, culture and storytelling, making it the perfect place to bring the Literary Escape Festival.
Join us for a welcoming day celebrating independent authors, small businesses and a community that shares a love of books. Whether you're discovering your next favourite read, meeting the writers behind the stories or browsing handmade bookish gifts, there's something here for every reader.
Whether you're visiting from across the city or travelling from further afield, we can't wait to welcome you to Literary Escape Festival Birmingham.
Event Information
Literary Escape Festival Birmingham 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us on 5 July 2026 at the Actress and Bishopp for an unforgettable day of book, connection and community​​
5pm-8pm
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5pm-8pm
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15
Authors
5pm-8pm
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5pm-8pm
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10
Small Businesses
5pm-8pm
DAILY
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5pm-8pm
DAILY

170 +
Readers in 2026
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