A special Christmas event for book lovers is coming to Liverpool this November! Liverpool Book Festival is hosting a Christmas Special event at BoxPark on Sunday 15th November — an ideal event to buy books and bookish presents for Christmas! The event will feature 60+ authors selling their books, special guests, artisan stalls, street food, talks and book launches, live music and a visit from Santa for children!
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Over 60 authors selling books
Liverpool Book Festival has again rotated authors to ensure that it’s fresh each time. Joining us on Sunday 15th November are some famous faces such as:
- Bestselling authors Jane Costello and Caroline Corcoran
- Comic book legends Tim Quinn and Kev Sutherland
- SAS national hero Rusty Firmin
- Celebrity chef Dave Critchley
- Comedy great Stan Boardman
- Viral podcaster Shaun Attwood
- Famous poet Joseph Roberts
- 70 UP television star Peter Davies
- Broadcasting legend Billy Butler and In Demand Decades
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Artisan Stalls & Street Food
Liverpool Book Festival has curated a fascinating mix of artisan traders — with a few existing ones and some festival first timers. Guests can browse a range of artsy and bookish products ideal for Christmas gifts courtesy of some of the region’s wonderful bakers, makers and creators. There’ll even be live portraits available. Meanwhile, the BoxPark street food vendors will be offering mouthwatering delights!
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Talks & Book Launches
In the BeatBox conference room there’ll be fascinating talks and book launches throughout the day including:
- Book launch and poetry with Ged Thompson
- Book launch and poetry with Joseph Roberts
- A conversation with Jane Costello and Caroline Corcoran
- Hard Time with podcaster and activist Shaun Attwood
- First Contact with The Matses Tribe with Lewis Powell
- Q&A with celebrity chef Dave Critchley
- Q&A with Alison Schultz about new book and living with MS
- Q&A with ‘Lightning Man’ Campbell Gillespie
- Q&A with Jude Lennon and Maggie Foggarty
- Panel discussion with Maddison House Press
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Live Music
The music line up for Liverpool Book Festival Christmas Special features gorgeous music from:
- Daisy Gill (BBC Radio 6 Music, The Voice UK)
- Neil Campbell (BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Merseyside)
- Jimmy Coburn (Cavern Club, Broadway)
- Uketopia (ukulele group)
- DJ Esteban (cool disco grooves)
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A Special Visit From Santa
On the day there will be plenty of children’s and young people’s authors if you’re looking for Christmas gifts for young people. For the little ones, Positivity Club With Jess is hosting a special Visit From Santa from 11am-1pm. Children can attend the event for free and on the day they can meet Santa, who will give them children’s books and creative presents. A great way to combine festive fun whilst promoting literacy for young children.
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Tickets Just £12 (Under 18s Go Free)
Tickets for Liverpool Book Festival Christmas Special at BoxPark on Sunday 15th November are just £12, with under 18s going free. The festival came 3rd for Event Of The Year at Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards and has been featured by BBC News, and continues to go from strength to strength — with a revolving line up and a new experience each time.
Liverpool Book Festival Christmas Special / Sunday 15th November 2026, 11am-5pm / BoxPark, Cains Brewery Village, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
