Events

Acomb independent bookshop and cafe stocking new and pre-loved books, local authors and hosting talks, workshops and write-alongs.

89 Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BU

Independent crime-focused bookshop covering crime fiction, true crime, mystery and related literary events.

14 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP

Poetry-led bookshop on Coney Street developing readings, launches, a reading room and workshop space.

20 Coney Street, York YO1 9ND

Large independent bookshop on Museum Street with a year-round author-event and reading-group programme.

1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT

York-based publisher and zine project promoting local authors, submissions and literary events.

York

York Centre for Print offering letterpress and book-arts workshops, memberships, equipment access, events and collaborative publishing activity.

The Old School House, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW

York St John hub for writing events, projects and publications, working with literary and community partners.

York St John University, York

York-rooted spoken-word collective programming poetry slams, workshops, open mics, gigs and performance opportunities.

Venues across York

Long-established York writing support group providing a local route into peer contact, meetings and writing activity.

York

York's public library network, with city and community branches, borrowing, reading groups, events and practical access to books and information.

Libraries across York

Citywide library support for reading groups, including group book sets and volunteer-run groups at some libraries.

Across York libraries

Regular open-mic spoken-word event in York welcoming readers and listeners, usually on the first Tuesday of the month.

Exhibition Hotel, Bootham, York YO30 7BW

University of York programme of public readings, conversations and workshops with contemporary writers.

University of York

Professional training seminar in York for booksellers, librarians and collectors covering the rare and second-hand book trade.

Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NQ

Major York rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair bringing booksellers and book-related trades to the city.

York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX

University of York-led annual festival with a substantial programme of author talks, books and ideas events across the city.

University and city venues across York

York literary festival presenting author events and book-focused programming, with additional events beyond its main annual festival period.

Venues across York