Sutton Coldfield Literary Arts Festival
About this Event
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
Where is it happening?
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