Fiction Fest UK 26

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Bridgewater Hall | Manchester, EN

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Manchester’s book event for all genres. Panels, signings, authors, publishing talks & more at Bridgewater Hall.
About this Event

*FRIENDS OF FICTION FEST TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT*

THEY SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN 1 MINUTE! GENERAL SALE WILL BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER.

Welcome to Fiction Fest UK 26

Step into a world of stories, and discover new ones at Fiction Fest UK - Manchester’s brand-new multi-genre book event, taking place on Saturday April 11th, 2026 at Bridgewater Hall.

Expect:

- Exclusive Author Panels & Q&As

- Industry Talks and Indie Writer Showcase

- A Bustling Bookshop & Signing Sessions

- Opportunities for Book Lovers to Connect

Join us in Manchester for a festival that celebrates all stories, all voices, and all genres.

Authors and Vendors to be announced in the coming months.

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Where is it happening?

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 13.70 to GBP 65.71

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