Hughes Hall Literary Day 2026

Hughes Hall Literary Day welcomes leading contemporary writers and thinkers to discuss their work, their creative lives and the ideas that shape their practice. Throughout the day, award winning novelists including Megan Hunter, Burhan Sonmez, Sarvat Hasin, Nick Bradley, Yvonne Battle Felton, Joe Mungo Reed and Sam Sussman will speak on the craft of storytelling, in conversation with each other and with distinguished moderators. The programme also includes a hands on creative writing workshop that invites you to explore your own craft, whether you are a new or experienced writer.

The day concludes with a special panel of poets in honour of World Poetry Day (21 March) featuring Anthony Vahni Capildeo, Adam Crothers, and Angela Leighton, offering a unique chance to hear acclaimed poets read and discuss their work. Literary Day brings together an exceptional community of voices in one place to showcase the richness and diversity of today’s literary landscape.

Whether you are interested in the craft of writing, the art of reading or the exchange of ideas that literature makes possible, we hope you will join us for what promises to be a very special gathering.

Information about the site can be found on our AccessAble page.

Info: Please note: the event will be held in the Pavilion Room. Entrance is via the Porters' Lodge on Mortimer Road. Tickets should be presented on arrival at the Pavilion Room, and may be requested by the Porters.

Info: Led by author Yvonne Battle-Felton, in this creative writing workshop, we will use writing exercises, pictures, newspaper headlines, archives, and memories to write poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction from within the walls of Hughes Hall.

Info: Anthony Vahni Capildeo, Adam Crothers, and Angela Leighton, moderated by Tristram Fane-Saunders

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