The Queen’s Park Book Festival is set to make its return in late summer 2025, showcasing a vibrant mix of both established and emerging literary talents in celebration of the written word.
Set amidst the natural beauty of Northwest London‘s Queen’s Park, the festival is celebrated for merging the quaintness of a village fete with the allure of today’s leading literary figures, offering an engaging lineup of events, guest authors, speakers and performers throughout the weekend of 30-31 August.
This year’s programme offers a vibrant and varied line up of both renowned and emerging voices in North London. Highlights include appearances by Naga Munchetty, Alan Hollinghurst, Hanif Kureishi, Lyse Doucet, Kit de Waal, and Geoff Dyer, along with special children’s book events featuring Zadie Smith and Nick Laird.
Where Is the Queen’s Park Book Festival 2025
Queen’s Park, Kingswood Avenue, London NW6 6SG
When Is It?
From 30-31 August.
The Queen’s Park Book Festival 2025 Programme
This year’s festival of the word boasts a rich mix of literary heavyweights and rising stars. Naga Munchetty confronts the medical gaslighting of women in It’s Probably Nothing, while Alan Hollinghurst reflects on English identity in Our Evenings. Hanif Kureishi appears in person to share Shattered, his moving memoir dictated after paralysis. Lyse Doucet explores modern Afghanistan through Kabul’s iconic hotel. Sophie Elmhirst recounts an astonishing Pacific survival tale, and Zadie Smith and Nick Laird present their children’s book In the Wild. With powerful panels, local voices, and standout performances, this North London festival promises a weekend of compelling storytelling.
Other highlights include Kit de Waal’s tender novel The Best of Everything, Geoff Dyer’s memoir Homework, and a vibrant Community Tent programme celebrating debut writers, mental health, food, and identity. Comedy Night rounds off Saturday with a stellar line-up, promising laughter alongside literary brilliance.
The full schedule of events is available at: https://queensparkbookfestival.co.uk/programme/
Tickets for the Queen’s Park Book Festival 2025
Tickets are available per event from £8. Events in the Queen’s Park Community Tent are free. Tickets are available via the website below.
Main image: Queen’s Park Book Festival 2023 (c) Ella Gradwell
