The Zone

Newark Market Place Newark Royal Market, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire

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.

En Plein Aire – Paint Club with Urban Canvas

Newark Market Place Newark Royal Market, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire

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.

One Step Ahead – C.L. Peache

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

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.

Stokes Coffee Roasting

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

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

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.

Celebrate 10 Exhibition

Newark Library Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Explore the archives of Newark Book Festival as we celebrate 10 years of the town's literary event with an exhibition at Newark Library throughout July.

Open Doors Poetry with Leanne Moden

National Civil War Centre (Upstairs) National Civil War Centre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Join resident poet Leanne Moden for some wordy arts and crafts and see her work as part of the Open Doors programme.

Gathered Leaves, Exhibition at Vibrant Matter

Vibrant Matter Vibrant Matter, 4 Stodman Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Visit Newark's newest contemporary art gallery for a specially curated exhibition for Newark Book Festival, Gathered Leaves.

The Kingdom of Tigers – Felicity Yeoh

St Mary Magdalene Church Church Walk, Newark

Join children's author Felicity Yeoh for a morning of musical suitcase production of The Kingdom of Tigers at St Mary Magdalene Church at Newark Book Festival.

The Flight of Millicent Stanley

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

Discover the story of Millicent Stanley in a beautifully immersive installation by Electric Egg that brings Georgian Lincoln to life through animation, light, and sound.

The Singing Mermaid – Rhubarb Theatre

St Mary Magdalene Church Church Walk, Newark

Bring your little ones for an interactive storytelling and craft session with The Singing Mermaid with Rhubarb Theatre during Newark Book Festival.

Meet the Fosseway Writers

Newark Book Shop Newark Book Shop, 12 Queen's Head Court, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Meet the voices behind Newark’s thriving writing scene, the Fosseway Writers, at Newark Book Shop, and discover more about how you can join.