MLF 2023 programme dates 7 - 22 October and list of artist names in bright colours

Check out our What's On page for full details of this year's Manchester Literature Festival as well as Preview and Bookend events.

MLF Digital with stripes

Check out our Vimeo for recent commissions and digital events

Image of Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore and his book cover

Thurston Moore in Conversation

Friday 17 November 2023

Central Library

Image of actor Doon Mackichan and her book cover

Doon Mackichan in Conversation

Monday 20 November 2023

Central Library

Image of Naomi Alderman and her latest book

Naomi Alderman in Conversation

29 November 2023

Central Library

Image of American politician Bernie Sanders and his book cover

Bernie Sanders in Conversation with Gary Younge

16 January 2024

HOME

Image of writer Gaia Vince and her latest book cover

Gaia Vince in Conversation

19 March 2024

Manchester Museum

Zadie Smith reading on stage

Please fill in our Audience Survey and let us know your thoughts on #MLF23

Become an MLF Get Closer member

Support the Festival, be the first to hear our news and get priority booking!

Watch our MLF Media Cubs review of I Believe in Unicorns at Z-arts