Fiction Fest UK 26

Manchester’s book event for all genres. Panels, signings, authors, publishing talks & more at Bridgewater Hall.

Welcome to Fiction Fest UK 26

Step into a world of stories, and discover new ones at Fiction Fest UK - Manchester’s brand-new multi-genre book event, taking place on Saturday April 11th, 2026 at Bridgewater Hall.

Expect:

- Exclusive Author Panels & Q&As

- Industry Talks and Indie Writer Showcase

- A Bustling Bookshop & Signing Sessions

- Opportunities for Book Lovers to Connect

Join us in Manchester for a festival that celebrates all stories, all voices, and all genres.

Authors and Sponsors are being announced regularly but those confirmed so far include:

Headline Sponsor: Page & Wick
Bookshop Partner: The Mysterious Bookcase

Signing Authors:

• A. D Jones
• Abbie Eaton
• B.A. Pepper
• Clare Sager
• Danielle Jawando
• Dharshaini G
• Emily Rennie
• Georgia Cook
• G.N Wright
• Harvey Oliver Baxter
• Jessica Huntley
• Janisha Boswell
• Kate Alexandra
• K.J Reed
• Lauren Dedroog
• Laura Carter
• Lasairiona McMaster
• Letizia Lorini
• Lily X
• Maggie Grant
• Megan Jones
• Meg Edwards
• Monique Medved
• Phillipa Young
• R A Sandpiper
• Rachael Chadwick
• Rebecca J Caffery
• Shassii
• Shalini Abeysekara
• Shannon V. Velzen
• Stephanie Alves
• Storm Lomax
• Sloane Maddern
• Tamara Price
• Zoraida Mendes

Speakers:

• Frances White
• Jack Strange
• Maggie Eckersley
• Rose Black
• Sarah Mughal Rana

Sponsors:

• Whisporia
• Illumicrate
• Emily Harvey Art
• Good Girls Book Club
• KZBookz
• Literary Luxe Designs
• Literature Stitches
• Malone Design
• New Chapters
• Page and Needle
• Pinky Creates
• Tales and Tomes