# Books events in South Shields, Today and Upcoming Books events in South Shields - **Subtitle**: All Books events in South Shields, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in South Shields like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Books events in South Shields, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in South Shields like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in South Shields - **Event Name**: An Audience with T.M. Logan - **Description**: T.M. Logan will discuss his career as an author and his bestselling thriller novels, interviewed by James Routledge from Opt Indie Books.About this EventAbout T.M. LoganTM Logan’s - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/an-audience-with-tm-logan/100001991468093677 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kMjdmNzFkYjlmMTZmMDEzYWUxOGIzYzhlZWVlYTU1NDJiZWQ3ZTMwOGI1Mzk4OTA2MWY2NTUxNmFhOWNhMzJhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM5NDI0NDU.avif - **Price**: GBP 6 - **Categories**: festivals, workshops, art, literary-art, holiday - **Event Name**: Bay Tales Presents...The Word is M**der - South Tyneside's Fiction Festival - **Description**: We will be joined by writers at the top of their game for a day of author talks, question and answer sessions and book signings.About this EventJoin Bay Tales Festival Director Vic Watson as she introduces a range of auth - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/bay-tales-presentsthe-word-is-mder-south-tynesides-fiction-festival/100001991559813012 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjc0NzlkNDYxYjIzNzMzYTBkOGNiM2U3YWE2NDhjODc4NmM1MjYzNDFhZjQzZmQyYjFhMjVmMDkwZGZmNmE5ZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNiMDFmNWMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0MDAxNDg5.avif - **Price**: GBP 7 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals, Workshops, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Plot Structures for Novels with Gillie Hatton - **Description**: Join Gillie Hatton of Harvey Duckman and the Robinson House Writers for a fun, informal and informative session on plot structure for novelsAbout this EventEver felt like you're wading through treacle as you plod through - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/plot-structures-for-novels-with-gillie-hatton/100001991383968055 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83MmMxZGZmNzU2ZTRmZmI2NmMzNjdmMDg5ZTlhMDZjMGRlNTRjYzdkYjdlNGQ2NDVkMTY3NWQxOWVlOTlkOWE0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2IwMjA1ZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM5NDIzMzg.avif - **Price**: GBP 5 - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, workshops - **Event Name**: BIPC Presents: The Business of Writing - **Description**: Discover some of the key factors early-stage and aspiring writers often don’t consider when it comes to selling their books.About this EventYou have the plot, the characters, the creativity; maybe your manuscript is ready - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/bipc-presents-the-business-of-writing/100001991477661294 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82N2I4NjllZTI0MjFiYTFjYjNiZTUxNTMwN2M1NjNlYWE1YjI4MDE4OWFmNjMyOGQ3ZGE2MDlhYzUwM2YxYWE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2IwMjA1ZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ1ODg0ODk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals, Workshops - **Event Name**: Inpress Writing Conference - Session 1 - **Description**: Ever wondered what happens between the first draft and the finished book?About this EventInpress return to WRITE Festival to pull back the curtain on the publishing process, bringing together poets, novelists and non-fict - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/inpress-writing-conference-session-1/100001991560448914 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kM2Q1NDkxMjZiOTRkNzhlNjRiNGI3NWZlZmY4YzQ1N2MzY2NmZGFkNmI3NThhY2FlOGNkZDFlMWU5MjZlOTAwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U5ZWNlYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ0MDIxNjE.avif - **Price**: GBP 3 - **Categories**: festivals, business, art, literary-art, conferences, workshops - **Event Name**: Northern Bookshelf Live: An Audience with Robert Rutherford - **Description**: Robert Rutherford will be joining us to chat about his gripping thrillers Seven Days and The Missing Hour.About this EventAbout Robert RutherfordRobert is a founding member of the - **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Sep 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/northern-bookshelf-live-an-audience-with-robert-rutherford/100001991463252196 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMTFhZDM2N2I2ODBlMTlkMzdmZDQxMTc2MmFmNzllYWFjMzc3YjU1YjBkNjIyYTEwOTEwOWU1MWZhNGVlNjJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VlZWZmMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM5NDI0NjI.avif - **Price**: GBP 3 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, Workshops, literary-art - **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Ann Cleeves - **Description**: This autumn, Ann celebrates 40 years as a published author with the release of her 40th novel, The Dying Light.About this EventThis autumn, Ann celebrates 40 years as a published author with the release of her 40th novel, - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/an-afternoon-with-ann-cleeves/100001997584362602 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDE3ZDAyZTMwNDc0N2RkNWQwNjZjMDkwODUyNjNiOTliNTNlZjBkZWM5M2I3NjI2ZGIyMmQ1YTAxYWY1ODZjZi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmOGI4ZDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NTM1MzUw.avif - **Price**: GBP 9 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Festivals, Music, Sports, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Noir at the Bar - **Description**: Noir at The Bar is a gathering of crime writers who read from their work.About this EventNoir at The Bar is a gathering of crime writers who read from their work. It began in America over ten years ago then spread to the - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/noir-at-the-bar/100001991556271419 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yMTQwYTA2NTNjYmFhNzhlMWUxYzc3ZGVkM2Q4OTRiMGEyYTFiNjA1YmY2N2YyZTEyYjM4OWM2OGVjNDgwODk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2YxZjFmMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUwNDAwODc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, literary-art, Workshops - **Event Name**: An Audience with Glenda Young - **Description**: Join author Glenda Young for a fun, informal talk about her award nominated Seaview Hotel cosy crime series, set in Scarborough.About this EventThe Seaview Hotel mystery series was shortlisted for Best New Crime Series wi - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue Sep 15 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/an-audience-with-glenda-young/100001991470647315 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iNjdmMDU0ODI0N2FiMjY1ZDhiZjk2MzZkZTUwN2YzMjUzMGFjMjc1MzhjMWI2YmUxYjc5YzBhMjc0ZjNhNDE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFhMTkxZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM5NDIzODU.avif - **Price**: GBP 3 - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Theatre, Workshops, literary-art - **Event Name**: Northern Grit: Gripping Thrillers from the North East Streets - **Description**: The perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of North East crime fiction with author duo Nicky Black.About this EventNorth East author Nicky Black writes gritty fiction, full of drama, twists and turns. - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/northern-grit-gripping-thrillers-from-the-north-east-streets/100001991371135673 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84ZWI2ZTU2MjAyYWMxZjk4ZjE1N2JkMTJhMzAyYzE1MmU5ODdhZDhkYjA0NGM4Mzc0MDBiNjI1Mzg4NGU5YjIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E4MTg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzMTc1Njk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, entertainment, performances, workshops, theatre, raves - **Event Name**: Let's Talk Adult Non-Fiction with Helen Aitchison - **Description**: Join us at the Word for an engaging afternoon of non-fiction writing at our multi-author panel hosted by Helen Aitchison.About this EventThe panel will include:Rie Pearson - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-shields/lets-talk-adult-non-fiction-with-helen-aitchison/100001991469601186 - **Venue**: The Word, National Centre for the Written Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81ZDQ3NDU5Nzc0NjUwN2VhZjM1YTRiOWMxZTI3MzUyMDljMDYxMTY3YTUxZDA0NmFiY2ZjMTVhNzZhZDczZjU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2IwMjA1ZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODM5NDIzODM.avif - **Price**: GBP 4 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, Workshops, literary-art ## Trending Events in South Shields - **Event Name**: Great North Run 2026 - **Description**: Join Age UK Teesside for the most iconic half marathon - Great North Run 2026About this EventThe AJ Bell Great North Run is the world’s biggest and best half marathon, with 60,000 runners taking on the route from Newcastl - **Venue**: Great North Run Finish Line - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d5f12a753ca77b9ccff214fee72dfa0440077d6be78fd27df10f232781278131-rimg-w1084-h396-dca3c2f2-gmir.jpg?v=1763403160 - **Event Name**: CRAZY CREATURES DAY AT OCEAN BEACH PLEASURE PARK - **Description**: MASSIVE FREE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! THEY'RE BACK... AND THEY'RE A LITTLE BIT CUTE (MOST OF THEM)! Get ready for a wild day out as Crazy Creatures North East returns to Ocean Beach Pleasure Park for another FREE family event! 📅 Thursday 20th August 🕐 From 1p - **Venue**: Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Shields - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/aefe0168ada005eca5017d20d85fae7fae276fa6a1d38318abd532856370ad24-rimg-w1200-h675-dc388838-gmir?v=1786335997 - **Event Name**: FREE MASCOT MEET & GREET - **Description**: Wackadoo! It's going to be a paw-some day at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park! Join us on Saturday 29th August for a FREE Mascot Meet & Greet with everyone's favourite blue heeler pup! Get ready for plenty of tail-wagging fun as this playful adventurer pop - **Venue**: Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Shields - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8b2224c46271d84b1ebd8c2b4ec6e6dbd55dc96e147de49ec8276a67136419c0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4898d8-gmir?v=1786336003 - **Event Name**: Take on the AJ Bell Great North Run in aid of Blythe House - **Description**: Join Team Blythe House in running the iconic Great North Run!🏃 £325 minimum sponsorship includes: ➡️Free entry to the race ➡️Great North Run Medal ➡️Blythe House Hospice supporters T-shirt ➡️Blythe House Hospice Technical running T-shirt ➡️Fundraising su - **Venue**: Newcastle to South Shields - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/11557d4a7ea979696f1c4c3ebea85286ca551da03e58fa7a930924f95961813f-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc786858-gmir?v=1786272407 - **Event Name**: Halloween family party - **Description**: Join us for a spooky night of fun, games, and treats at the Halloween family party!About this EventTHE NEW SUNDIAL FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTYSaturday 31st October7:00pm – 11:00pmGet ready for a frightfully fun f - **Venue**: The New Sundial - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f319d29a0709e2822c4ed2cdc4e87779004fae8711b7615418addd98fc3bd253-rimg-w1178-h613-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1786088090 - **Event Name**: King of Pop Starring Navi - South Shields - **Description**: This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist – Jennifer Batten. Navi is regarded as the world’s No.1 MJ tribute artist and was handpicked by Michael himself as hi - **Venue**: The Customs House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4b713d2ad0f8ea88e7c190c3be7ea3bdc43a4894c0fec8f0248737593e39fd1f-rimg-w1200-h1278-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786572198 - **Event Name**: Oz v Ikon - **Description**: OZ VS IKON The clubs that defined a generation are coming together for one unforgettable night!About this Event💥 OZ VS IKON 💥The clubs that defined a generation are coming together for one unforgettabl - **Venue**: The New Sundial - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/52dc9a0447db671c264b2a2ebc56fe6b224b358645743a02bc85916ba26a5ee5-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1783362372 - **Event Name**: Ibiza brunch - **Description**: Starts at 1pm brunch from 1:30pm to 3pm party continues to 4pmAbout this Event🌴☀️ IBIZA IS COMING TO THE NEW SUNDIAL – SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST! ☀️🌴Get ready for the ultimate Ibiza Anthems Brunch… and trust us, this is - **Venue**: The New Sundial - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4e3dae3b34a23407eb90095fb6e07af20d0d77e57a174d1ea6639d6854a52bac-rimg-w1054-h1492-dcf8f3ea-gmir.jpg?v=1784804646 - **Event Name**: Rivelino @ The Sundial - **Description**: Get ready for a huge summer afternoon on the South Shields seafront as Rivelino bring their legendary live show to The SunDial! Rivelino will be bringing their trademark mix of indie anthems, rock favourites, and dancefloor classics to one of the best sp - **Venue**: The New Sundial - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9dc6618ed74b82f51b68f5ee692afdad2fd8eb311878e0495aad4f64ea6e3f70-rimg-w1179-h1668-dce8c888-gmir?v=1785984990 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in South Shields? - **A:** An Audience with T.M. Logan (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Bay Tales Presents...The Word is M**der - South Tyneside's Fiction Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Plot Structures for Novels with Gillie Hatton (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 01:30 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), BIPC Presents: The Business of Writing (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Inpress Writing Conference - Session 1 (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 11:00 am at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word). - **Q**: What are the top free events in South Shields? - **A:** BIPC Presents: The Business of Writing (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Noir at the Bar (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word), Northern Grit: Gripping Thrillers from the North East Streets (Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Word, National Centre for the Written Word). - **Q**: How can I find events in South Shields? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in South Shields on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in South Shields? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in South Shields? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in South Shields include The Word, National Centre for the Written Word. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in South Shields? - **A:** Prices for events in South Shields range from GBP 3 to GBP 9. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in South Shields? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in South Shields include South Tyneside Libraries, The Word, National Centre for the Written Word. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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