Derby Book Festival

Due to Covid-19 we have had to postpone our Festival, scheduled for 29 May- 6 June 2020, but we are committed to bringing you an extended and extensive Autumn Edition. If you would like to see what we were planning for the Festival, you can take a look at our proposed Festival programme. We depend on the support of so many businesses, individuals, Festival Friends and our army of volunteers to create such a special Festival. Our Festival includes over 100 book-related events & activities in June and at our Autumn Edition with some of our most celebrated authors. Sadly, we were forced to cancel our 2020 Festival, but look forward to welcoming you back. Our next Festival will be held from 28 May to 5 June 2021 in venues across the city. Our Festival includes over 100 book-related events in June and at our Autumn Edition celebrating the joy of books and reading.