Liverpool Book Festival returns on Sunday 8th March 2026 after a hugely successful first event and this time there’ll be a bigger focus on activities for children! The next event is taking place at BoxPark from 11am and will feature a wide range of storytelling, games and creative workshops for kids!
Liverpool Book Festival features over 60 of the region’s finest authors signing and selling their books directly to book lovers, publishers, celebrity special guests, talks, workshops, live music, artisan stalls, street food, cosplay characters, children’s activities and more! The March event will include a dedicated ‘Kids Zone‘ with some incredible things going on!
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What Will Be In The Kids Zone?
From 11am until 5pm there will be a wide range of fun and interactive activities suitable for ages 4 to 15. Children’s tickets are just £10 (children aged 3 and under may attend 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
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What Is There For Adults?
Just like the Children’s tickets, the adult tickets are also super affordable! Liverpool Book Festival adult tickets are incredible value — from just £15 which includes a £7.50 drink token and a goody bag! Here’s what you receive….
- Over 60 of the region’s finest authors signing and selling their books directly
- Bestselling authors such as Jane Costello and Caroline Corcoran
- Celebrity special guests including Ricky Tomlinson, Stan Boardman, SAS legend Rusty Firmin, viral podcaster Shaun Attwood and many more
- Comic editors, writers and illustrators such as Tim Quinn and Alan Cowsill (Marvel, DC Thomson & others) and Nigel Parkinson (The Beano, The Dandy & others)
- Artisan stalls selling artsy products and even live tarot readings
- Street food from Box Park’s traders
- Live acoustic music from talented local artists
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How Do We Get Tickets?
Tickets to Liverpool Book Festival are available via Skiddle and Eventbrite. Children’s tickets are limited to 100 and Earlybird adult tickets are almost sold out so it’s advisable to get tickets sooner rather than later if you’re coming as a family. Here’s the full breakdown….
- Earlybird Tickets £15: Includes entry, goody bag, £7.50 drinks token
- Standard Tickets £17.50: Includes entry, goody bag, £7.50 drinks token
- Limited Number Of VIP Tickets £40: Includes entry, goody bag, £15 food voucher, £7.50 drinks token, VIP area with private bar, access to talks, Q&As and private book signings with celebrity special guests
- Child Tickets £10: Includes entry and access to all children’s activities throughout the day
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A Fun, Family Friendly Event!
If you’re looking for something fun and affordable to do with the kids then come along to Liverpool Book Festival on Sunday 8th March at BoxPark! With lots to see and do, there’s something for everyone and the event is an absolute must if you love books and reading! Tickets are super affordable and selling fast so get yours now!
Liverpool Book Festival / Sun 8th March 2026, 11am-5pm / BoxPark, Cains Brewery Village, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
