Welcome to Books on Tyne 2026
For the 14th year, Newcastle Libraries and the Lit & Phil have come together to present Books on Tyne 2026. Offering a wide range of events and authors, focusing on subjects as diverse as smells, anger and The Smiths, our festival continues to celebrate the written word. There will be plenty to choose from with fiction, non-fiction and poetry all represented. For those of you who like drama we also offer a performance of the seasonal favourite A Christmas Carol. And this year for the first time we have handed over a full day to the Science Fiction genre. We hope you will find something for you to enjoy in our programme.
The Books on Tyne Team
Upcoming Events
19 Nov
Thu - November 19 at 6:30 pm
Michael Bracewell’s novella-cum-fairy tale is at once deeply romantic and laced with comedy – not unlike the band themselves – and perhaps (in fictional form) the most astute and celebratory portrait of The Smiths to date.
City Library
£5
19 Nov
Thu - November 19 at 7:30 pm
Helen Farish & Katharine Towers, two poets with a shared interest in the nature of creativity come together to read from their new collections at the Lit & Phil.
Lit & Phil
FREE
20 Nov
Fri - November 20 at 1:00 pm
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Steph McGovern in conversation with Vic Watson about her first novel Deadline.
City Library
£5
21 Nov
Sat - November 21 at 11:00 am
Don’t miss Tahmima Anam discussing her gripping new book, Uprising, with James Routledge from Opt Indie Books!
City Library
£7
21 Nov
Sat - November 21 at 1:30 pm
Join author Andrew Michael Hurley for a discussion on his novel, Saltwash, hosted by journalist Daniel James. Book your tickets now to secure your place at this literary insight and conversation.
City Library
£5
23 Nov
Mon - November 23 at 7:00 pm
Red Squirrel Press invites you to join us for the launch of Sean O’Brien’s poetry pamphlet, Back of Beyond: English Mysteries.
Lit & Phil
FREE
and that’s not all…
