North East Indie Book Fest 2026

Get ready to dive into the coolest indie books and meet awesome authors at this year’s North East Indie Book Fest!
About this Event

Welcome to the North East Indie Book Fest 2026!

Following the incredible success of last year’s sell-out event, the North East Indie Book Fest is back, bigger, better and with even more brilliant independent voices to discover.

Join us near Bearpark, Durham, on Saturday 3 October for a fabulous adults-only celebration of independent books, brilliant authors and Northern creativity.

Enjoy inspirational author talks, browse books and merchandise, meet the writers and discover incredible indie voices that deserve to be heard.

You will require 1 ticket per person attending.

Your £10 ticket includes:

• A welcome glass of fizz or soft drink
• Cake and an amazing charcuterie situation
• Shots!
• A fabulous raffle
• Author talks, signings and special offers
• Free parking
• And plenty more surprises!

Please note, this is an adult-only event and there will be no children’s books on sale.

Great books. Brilliant people. Northern talent. Fizz and food.