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27 May - 05 June 2021
Derby Book Festival
Welcome to Derby Book Festival - not one, but two annual Festivals!
Our 2021 Festival was held from 27 May – 5 June with over 50 in-person events. Our first hybrid Festival it included live streamed, recorded and outdoor events featuring fiction and non-fiction events. We are now planning our Autumn Edition over the weekend of 5 – 7 November.
Our Festival includes over 100 book-related events in June and at our Autumn Edition celebrating the joy of books and reading
Would you or your group like to take part in a Shared Reading Session?
All tickets now on sale for 2021 Festival
You can now buy tickets for all Festival events
3rd May 2021
Derby Book Festival Event Listings
See below for a full list of events taking place at this year's Derby Book Festival
29th April 2021
First tickets on sale at Derby Theatre for Derby Book Festival events
16th April 2021
Our March Book Quiz
Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions. Have fun!
2nd April 2021
Our February Book Quiz
Here's our latest monthly Book Quiz. Ten rounds of ten questions. Have fun!
26th February 2021
Shortlist announced for Derby Children’s Picture Book Award
Derby Book Festival has announced the three shortlisted books for the Derby Children’s Picture Book Award 2021.
8th February 2021