Overview
- The Southbank Centre announced Monday that the pop star will curate the festival, which runs October 21 to November 1, 2026.
- Lipa will program the opening weekend on October 24–25 and additional events across the run in partnership with Service95.
- The 2026 edition is the 19th London Literature Festival and the capital’s longest-running literature and spoken-word event.
- Organisers plan events to draw young people to books, including gaming collaborations, special workshops, and a slate of free sessions.
- Full lineup details and ticket release dates will follow in Summer 2026 as part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary program.