# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Thursday 19th November to Saturday 28th November at City Library and The Lit & Phil.About this EventDigital brochureFor 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 to enjoy in our programme.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/books-on-tyne-2026-the-newcastle-book-festival/100001996787214310
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, performances, theatre, entertainment, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 20 hours
  - Location: Newcastle City Library and the Lit & Phil
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle Upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Newcastle City Library and the Lit & Phil
- **lat**: 54.9749005
- **long**: -1.6103428000000122
- **full address**: Newcastle City Library and the Lit & Phil, 33 New bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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- **Alt text**: Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival being held?
  - **A:** Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival takes place on Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 28 Nov, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Newcastle City Library and the Lit & Phil, 33 New bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival?
  - **A:** Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival is organized by Newcastle Libraries.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Newcastle Libraries's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Newcastle Libraries a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Newcastle Libraries has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle Upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Books on Tyne 2026: The Newcastle Book Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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