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Join the LEF Community

Literary Escape is a growing community of independent authors, small businesses and readers brought together by the shared love of reading.  Whether you join us online, attend a festival or exhibit at one of our events, there's a place for here.

Ways to join

Stay connected

Join our newsletter and follow Literary Escape for the latest updates

Apply to exhibit

Apply to attend future Literary Escape Festivals as an author or small business

Who can apply

  • Independent Authors.

  • Small Businesses, makers, illustrators.

what happens next

  • Submit your application

  • We review your application

  • Book your place if accepted

Before you apply

  • Applications do not guarantee a space

  • Spaces are offered once your applications have been accepted.

  • Small Businesses, makers, illustrators.

  • Applicants must comply with our AI Creative and Transparency Policy

  • Accepted applicants will receive booking instructions by email

Events at a Glance

Event Name
Venue
Date
Capacity
Edinburgh 27
London 27
35
Stirling 27
Bridge of Allan PC
10/04/2027
25
Dundee 27
The Steeple Centre
06/03/2027
25
Perth 27
St Matthew's Church
04/09/2027
20
Glasgow 27
The Pyramid at Anderston
28/08/2027
30
Bath 27
Percy Community Centre,
20/03/2027
29
Nottingham 27
Lutterell Hall,
17/04/2027
30
Liverpool 27
60
Bournemouth 27
Citygate Centre
15/05/2027
60
Norwich 27
The Halls
06/06/2027
30
Birmingham 27
Actress & Bishop
13/06/2027
25
Leeds 27
Left Bank
26/06/2027
35
Sheffield 27
The Foundry,
17/07/2027
35
Newcastle 27
Newcastle Racecourse
03/07/2027
25
Cardiff 27
Cathays Community Centre
31/07/2027
20
York 27
Priory Street Centre
07/08/2027
25
Manchester 27
Central Hall,
25/09/2027
20
Edinburgh 26
Ps & Gs
14/11/2026
45
London 26
The London Scottish House
17/10/2026
35
Glasgow 26 (04)
The Boardwalk
04/10/2026
16
Glasgow 26 (03)
The Boardwalk
03/10/2026
16
Cardiff 26
Cathays Community Centre
26/09/2026
20
Oxford 26
West Oxford Community Centre
12/09/2026
20
Newcastle 26
Newcastle Racecourse
22/08/2026
25
York 26
Priory Street Centre
08/08/2026
25
Leeds 26
Left Bank
26/07/2026
30
Birmingham 26
Actress & Bishop
05/07/2026
25
Liverpool 26
Old Christ Church
23/05/2026
60
Perth 26
St Matthew's Church
09/05/2026
20
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