The countdown is on for Liverpool Book Festival — Liverpool’s largest ever book festival that comes to Box Park in Cain’s Brewery Village on Sunday 8th March from 11am until 5pm! The unique event is a must for book lovers and returns after a hugely successful inaugural event that saw over 1,000 attendees and had coverage from BBC News!
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The second event is set to be another incredible extravaganza, with Early Bird Tickets already sold out! The festival will feature over 60 of the region’s finest authors signing and selling their books directly to book lovers, publishers, celebrity special guests, talks, live music, artisan stalls, street food, cosplay characters, a children’s zone and more!
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Standard Tickets
With Earlybird tickets now sold out, Standard Tickets are still amazing value! Standard tickets are just £17.50 and the ticket price includes a £7.50 drink token to spend and a goody bag. Here’s what you receive….
- Meet over 60 of the region’s finest authors who are selling and signing their books
- Meet bestselling authors such as Caroline Corcoran and Jane Costello
- Meet celebrity special guest authors such as Ricky Tomlinson, Stan Boardman and SAS national hero Rusty Firmin
- Meet comic editors, writers and illustrators such as Tim Quinn and Alan Cowsill from Marvel, DC Thomson & others and Nigel Parkinson from The Beano, The Dandy & others
- Browse artisan stalls selling artsy products and even live tarot readings
- Enjoy street food from Box Park’s traders
- Enjoy live acoustic music from talented local artists
CLICK HERE FOR EARLYBIRD TICKETS FOR JUST £17.50 (INCLUDES £7.50 DRINK TOKEN & GOODY BAG)
VIP Tickets
VIP tickets are for those who want an elevated experience and a chance to connect with the celebrity special guests in an intimate setting. VIP tickets are just £40 and the ticket price includes a £15 food voucher, a £7.50 drink token and a goody bag. Here’s what you receive….
- Everything detailed above that Standard tickets receive
- A designated VIP area and breakout room with a private bar
- Access to intimate talks and Q&As from special guests including — comedy legends Ricky Tomlinson and Stan Boardman, viral crime podcaster Shaun Attwood, comic legends Tim Quinn, Alan Cowsill and Nigel Parkinson, hypnotist Alan Bates, bestsellers Caroline Corcoran and Jane Costello, SAS national hero Rusty Firmin, chef Dave Critchley and others
CLICK HERE FOR VIP TICKETS FOR JUST £40 (INCLUDES £15 FOOD VOUCHER, £7.50 DRINK TOKEN & GOODY BAG)
Children’s Tickets
Liverpool Book Festival is a fun, family friendly event and there will be a dedicated Kids Zone — featuring a wide variety of fun activities suitable for ages 4 to 15. Children’s tickets are just £10 (children aged 3 and under may come for free) and include….
- Storytelling from Wish Upon A Party characters
- Positivity Club — positive mental health games with Jess
- Creative Writing & Illustration Workshop with author Helen Poole
- Poetry Workshop from Zonked
- Art & Poetry Workshop from Ali Harwood
- Interactive Book Reading & Eco Education with Walter The Wheelie Bin
- Bertie Bird’s Adventures Book Reading with Becci Cleator
- A special visit from Indy The Therapy Dog
- Cosplay Characters in full attire
- Children’s authors selling their books
CLICK HERE FOR CHILDREN’S TICKETS FOR JUST £10
Another Huge Event This March
After the incredible success of the first event in September, Liverpool Book Festival is set to be even bigger and better on Sunday 8th March 2026! From 11am until 5pm at BoxPark, the event will feature over 60 authors signing and selling their books, publishers, celebrity special guests, talks, workshops, live music, artisan stalls, street food, cosplay characters, children’s activities and more!
Liverpool Book Festival / Sun 8th March 2026, 11am-5pm / BoxPark, Cains Brewery Village, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
