Great Art Explained – James Payne

Palace Theatre Palace Theatre, Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Spend the evening with gallerist, curator, and writer James Payne during Newark Book Festival, reframing how we see art in his captivating talk, Great Art Explained.

Capybara Disco Dream with Frances Stickley

Learning Room, Palace Theatre Palace Theatre, Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Join bestselling picture book author Frances Stickley as she and Colin the Capybara teach you all the latest moves from her new book, Capybara Disco Dreams.

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.

Orbs of the Openlands

Newark Library Meeting Room Beaumond Gardens, Balderton Gate, Newark, United Kingdom

Join Lawrence Mahon, Clare Lawrence, and Olivia Macnab for a lively discussion on this gripping fantasy series, Orbs of the Openlands.

Meet Peter Rabbit at Waterstones Newark

Waterstones Newark Waterstones Newark, 36 Stodman Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Come and meet Peter Rabbit and join in the fun at Waterstones Newark over the festival weekend.

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.