One of the things we do best is literary events - authors in conversation, panel discussions and all manner of literary talk, plus storytime and fun-filled activities for the kids. Come along and meet a favourite author, hear from the experts and generally indulge in all things bookish - the full programme is below, and you can contact our Events team on [email protected] if you have any questions.
10 Years of Dead Ink Books:
10 Years of Dead Ink Books:
Foyles Summer Showcase
Thursday, June 4 · 7 - 10pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Join us at Foyles for a summer showcase of award-winning authors to celebrate the 10th anniversary of independent publisher Dead Ink Books BOOK NOW
The Next Fix:
The Next Fix:
Kojo Koram in Conversation with Vicky Spratt
Friday, June 5 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Professor, author and journalist Kojo Koram visits Foyles to discuss the publication of his newest book The Next Fix with Vicky Spratt BOOK NOW
Make Strange:
Make Strange:
Niamh Campbell in Conversation with Róisín Lanigan
Monday, June 8 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Award-winning author Niamh Campbell visits Foyles to discuss her newest novel Make Strange with Róisín Lanigan BOOK NOW
Sail Away Land:
Sail Away Land:
Ben Pester In Conversation with Luke Kennard
Tuesday, June 9 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Ben Pester visits Foyles to celebrate the publication of Sail Away Land with Luke Kennard BOOK NOW
I'm Just a Girl:
I'm Just a Girl:
Jess Bacon in Conversation
Wednesday, June 10 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Jess Bacon visits Foyles to to discuss all things girlhood with Anita Bhagwandas, Ellie Austen-Williams and Sophie Gilbert BOOK NOW
Awake Awake:
Awake Awake:
Fiona Mozley in Conversation with Catherine Taylor
Friday, June 12 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Award-winning author Fiona Mozley visits Foyles to discuss her newest novel Awake Awake with writer and critic Catherine Taylor BOOK NOW
Raveheart:
Raveheart:
Graeme Armstrong in Conversation with Lucas Oakeley
Tuesday, June 16 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Award-winning author Graeme Armstrong joins us at Foyles to celebrate the release of his newest novel Raveheart with Lucas Oakeley BOOK NOW
Depraved:
Depraved:
Daisy Dixon in Conversation with Dan Hicks
Wednesday, June 17 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Daisy Dixon visits Foyles to discuss Depraved - a provocative re-examination of some of the most contentious art works ever produced BOOK NOW
The Future of Memoir:
The Future of Memoir:
Blake Morrison, Susanna Crossmann and Neil Griffiths
Tuesday, June 23 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road This panel asks in a time of infinite self-expression available on social media, what role does memoir have and how does it remain relevant? BOOK NOW
Foyles Pride Fest '26
Foyles Pride Fest '26
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June Foyles Charing Cross Road SAVE THE DATE! We’re delighted to announce the first ever Foyles Pride Fest FIND OUT MORE
The Anniversary:
The Anniversary:
Andrea Bajani in Conversation with Hisham Matar
Monday, June 29 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Award-winning author Andrea Bajani visits Foyles to discuss his newest novel The Anniversary with Hisham Matar BOOK NOW
A Real Piece of Work:
A Real Piece of Work:
Freya Bromley in Conversation with Sarvat Hasin
Tuesday, June 30 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Freya Bromley visits Foyles to discuss her new book A Real Piece of Work with Sarvat Hasin BOOK NOW
Ali Smith in Conversation with Jupiter Jones and Anju Gaston
Ali Smith in Conversation with Jupiter Jones and Anju Gaston
Wednesday, July 1 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Ali Smith visits Foyles to speak to the joint winners of the Weatherglass Novella Prize, Jupiter Jones and Anju Gaston BOOK NOW
Up the Youth Club:
Up the Youth Club:
Emma Warren in Conversation with John Grindrod
Thursday, July 2 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Emma Warren visits Foyles to chart the seismic cultural impact of the youth club - and its rise and fall - with John Grindrod BOOK NOW
The Smiths:
The Smiths:
Michael Bracewell, Gwendoline Riley and Katrina Schwarz
Monday, July 6 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Three fans - artists in their own right - visit Foyles to discuss the impact The Smiths have had on their lives and their work BOOK NOW
Venus Vanishing:
Venus Vanishing:
Rebecca Birrell in Conversation with Jennifer Higgie
Thursday, July 9 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Rebecca Birrell visits Foyles to talk about her blistering debut novel Venus Vanishing with Jennifer Higgie BOOK NOW
Air:
Air:
Christian Kracht in Conversation with Toby Lichtig
Tuesday, July 14 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Christian Kracht comes to Foyles to celebrate the release of his newest novel 'Air' with journalist and broadcaster Toby Lichtig BOOK NOW
Bedlam:
Bedlam:
Jennifer Higgie in Conversation with James Cahill
Wednesday, July 15 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Join us at Foyles Charing Cross Road as Jennifer Higgie celebrate the publication of her novel Bedlam with James Cahill BOOK NOW
Historians on 25 Years of Historical Nonfiction:
Historians on 25 Years of Historical Nonfiction:
The PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 'Winner of Winners'
Thursday, July 16 · from 6pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Join English PEN and winners of the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize from the past 25 years as they consider the past, present and future of historical non-fiction BOOK NOW
The End of Everything:
The End of Everything:
M.John Harrison in Conversation with Chris Power
Tuesday, July 21 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road An exclusive event celebrating M. John Harrison's newest novel 'The End of Everything', with acclaimed novelist Chris Power BOOK NOW
Dogs and Bears:
Dogs and Bears:
Children's Workshop with Max Porter
Thursday, July 30 · 2 - 3:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Max Porter visits Foyles to celebrate the release of his first children's book 'Dogs and Bears' with a workshop designed to spark creativity BOOK NOW
Kitten:
Kitten:
Stacey Yu in Conversation with Sarvat Hasin
Thursday, July 30 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Stacey Yu visits Foyles to celebrate the publication of her debut novel 'Kitten' with award-winning author Sarvat Hasin BOOK NOW
You Choose Party Time:
You Choose Party Time:
Workshop with Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart
Thursday, August 20 · 2 - 3pm Foyles Charing Cross Road The co-creators of bestselling children's series 'You Choose' visit Foyles to run a creative workshop that celebrates writing and drawing BOOK NOW
Five Tastes:
Five Tastes:
Fuchsia Dunlop in Conversation with Angela Clutton
Friday, September 4 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Critically acclaimed cook and food writer Fuchsia Dunlop visits Foyles to discuss her newest cookbook Five Tastes with Angela Clutton BOOK NOW
Building the Book:
Building the Book:
Jacqueline Wilson in Conversation with Nick Sharratt
Thursday, October 22 · 7 - 8:30pm Foyles Charing Cross Road Jacqueline Wilson and Nick Sharratt visit Foyles to discuss their 30 year collaboration as author and illustrator BOOK NOW









