The Black British Book Festival is set to return to Manchester Central Library next year following a successful event at Manchester Central Library in September 2023.

The festival will bring the incredible energy, culture and celebration of Black British literature to the city on Saturday 29th March 2025.

It is another incredible opportunity to connect with inspiring Black British authors, storytellers, and book lovers right here in Manchester. It is open to all and free to attend. It will be a day to celebrate Black voices and stories through workshops, the chance to participate in panels and buy books and more.

Founded by Selina Brown in 2021, the Black British Book Festival is Europe’s largest celebration of Black Literature and has taken place in London each Autumn. This year’s London event featured talks from Grammy Award® winning rapper Eve Jihan Cooper; Diane Abbott discussed her experiences in a panel titled “A Woman Like Me,” while journalist and presenter Charlene White led an insightful session.

The Festival prides itself on having events in different parts of the country with the Manchester Central Library event the latest to be announced.

Appearing at the event in Manchester will be DJ Paulette, Kehinde Andrews, Joseph Coelho, Kimberley Whittam, Kit De Wall, Cebo Campbell and many more!