# Event Details

- **Event Name**: States of Independence Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: States of Independence is an annual one-day festival that celebrates independent publishing.About this EventGet Ready for the States of Independence Festival 2026!States of Independence is an annual one-day festival that celebrates indie publishing. States will be hosted by the Leicester Centre for Creative Writing at De Montfort University. As ever, our ‘Book Festival In a Day’ on Saturday 28th March 2026 will be open to the public and FREE to all.Our theme this year is 'Back to the Book Stalls' with a returning emphasis on promoting the hard work of independent publishers, creators, and communities from the region and beyond!Carol Leeming MBE DUniv FRSA will deliver the festival's keynote. Carol is a poet, playwright, director, curator, musician, composer, digital / visual artist, and Leicester legend!Literary agent Oli Munson (A.M. Heath Literary Agents) will be offering 1-2-1s (slots are limited and require an application via our website).Plus, an Open Mic poetry reading, Children’s activities, a café; and bookstalls galore!Join us for an hour or the whole day, and browse the stalls to see what the independent sector has to offer. Programme going live soon here !
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/states-of-independence-festival-2026/100001983949871472
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Leicester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hugh Aston Building
- **lat**: 52.6315818
- **long**: -1.1377596
- **full address**: Hugh Aston Building, The Newarke, Leicester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is States of Independence Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** States of Independence Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hugh Aston Building, The Newarke, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing States of Independence Festival 2026?
  - **A:** States of Independence Festival 2026 is organized by Leicester Centre for Creative Writing.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** States of Independence Festival 2026 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If States of Independence Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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