Sutton Coldfield Literary Arts Festival

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall's Literary Arts Festival is a free weekend for everyone - whether you're a bookworm, a budding writer, a curious mind or looking for something wonderful to do.

On 12th and 13th September 2026, our heritage venue will come alive with the voices of 20+ poets, authors, performers and creatives - many of them local to the West Midlands - for a weekend of talks, workshops, readings and live performances that celebrates words, creativity and community in all its forms.

What's on:

• Author talks and in-conversation events
• Creative writing workshops for all levels
• Poetry readings and live performances
• Pop-up typewriter poetry - get your own poem written on the spot
• Screen printing and creative drop-in activities for all the family
• A spectacular Saturday Evening Show featuring live music, bhangra dancing and a jazz quintet

Tickets: The daytime programme is completely free - just reserve your space in advance as sessions fill up quickly. Reserve spaces for sessions at About — Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

The Saturday Evening Show is ticketed at £10 per adult and £5 for under 16s.

Getting here: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall is right in the heart of Sutton Coldfield town centre, easy to reach by train, bus or on foot.

Everyone is welcome - we can't wait to see you.

Full programme and free reservations at suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com/laf/about

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