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The Zone

Newark Market Place Newark Royal Market, Market Place, Newark

Chill, create, be you at The Zone – Zest Theatre’s award-winning pop-up community space for 11–18 years coming to Newark this summer.

Literature Village

Newark Market Place Newark Royal Market, Market Place, Newark

Books of all genres and local bookish crafts and trinkets. Find the Literature Village under the red and white stripes of the Newark Royal Market

En Plein Aire – Paint Club with Urban Canvas

Newark Market Place Newark Royal Market, Market Place, Newark

Pick up a brush and “have a go with a pro” in this fun, all-ages En Plein Aire art workshop with Urban Canvas at the Newark Book Festival Literature Village.

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Trio of Creative Criminals

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark

Prepare for gripping tension in this thrilling panel with M.J. Arlidge, T.M. Logan, and Ian Moore on the creative criminals they write in their books.

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Oaklore – Jules Acton

Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark

Join environmentalist Jules Acton at Newark Book Festival to discover her debut book, Oaklore: Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees.

Writing The World – Walk & Workshop

Newark Castle Newark Castle, Castlegate, Newark

Get ready to Write the World, in this family-friendly walk and writing workshop around Newark, with author and University lecturer Amy Lilwall.

Newark Town Centre Tree Walk

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark

This event is now sold out. Enjoy a relaxing and informative tree walk through Newark Town Centre with the Woodland Trust, exploring different species and hearing about the work being done to protect local green spaces.

One Step Ahead – C.L. Peache

Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark

Step into the world of secrets, suspense, and stunning island settings with C.L. Peache, as she discusses her gripping new mystery novel, One Step Ahead.

Rap School Poetic Flow with Rob Bradley

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark

Get ready to rhyme, write, and perform in the high-energy creative workshop with freestyle rapper and poet Rob Bradley at The Rap School at Newark Book Festival.

Stokes Coffee Roasting

Stokes Tea & Coffee Robin Hood Walk, Newark-on-Trent

Discover the story behind your perfect brew a Stokes Newark during this year's Book Festival. 

Crimes, Clues & The Inside Man – Interview with Trevor Wood

Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark

An interview with crime author Trevor Wood and a gripping dive into the next novel in his series, The Inside Man. Interviewed by crime fiction expert Alex Hawley.

Sunday News

Gannets Bistro Gannets Bistro, 35 Castle Gate, Newark

Just like our regular Monthly News event - join us for a special Sunday News edition during Newark Book Festival this July.

Inspired Anthology Launch Event

Inspire, Newark Buttermarket (upstairs)

Celebrate the launch of Inspired at Newark Book Festival - A local writers' anthology with readings, refreshments, and stories sparked by creative prompts.

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Love & Laughter, Tea & Cake

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark

Join top romance authors for love, laughter, tea and cake at Newark Book Festival. A feel-good afternoon with Cathy Bramley, Cressida McLaughlin and Sue Moorcroft.

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Steve’s Stage – Open Mic Finale

Newark Town Hall Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark

Come to perform, or simply listen and be inspired– An Open Mic finale in memory of the late Steve Cawte, local spoken word artist, performance poet & playwright.