July 29, 2026: Dua Lipa and the Service95 Book Club have officially unveiled the programme for the Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival 2026, bringing together an impressive lineup of celebrated authors, poets, musicians, and activists for a series of thought-provoking conversations.
HOLR breaks down the story here.
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A Festival Curated by Dua Lipa
Sharing the announcement on Instagram, the Service95 Book Club wrote:
“We’re so excited to finally share the programme for Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival 2026, curated by Dua Lipa and the Service95 Book Club.”
Running from October 21 through November 1, the festival aims to spotlight influential voices from around the world, covering literature, culture, music, activism, and global issues.
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Highlights From the 2026 Programme
This year’s lineup features several standout events, including:
- Translated Fiction Showcase, highlighting internationally acclaimed writers Samanta Schweblin (Argentina), Nelio Biedermann (Switzerland), Gaël Faye (Rwanda), and Intan Paramaditha (Indonesia).
- Fierce Sounds, an evening celebrating rhythm, poetry, and storytelling with Kae Tempest, Omar Musa, Sufiyaan Salam, and Jacqueline Crooks.
- Rewriting Male Tenderness, featuring award-winning authors Caleb Azumah Nelson and Tomasz Jedrowski discussing modern masculinity and vulnerability.
- Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, appearing in conversation about her work and advocacy.
- Service95 x English PEN: Censorship Live!, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Oliver Bullough, exploring free speech and censorship.
In addition, Dua Lipa will take part in special conversations with acclaimed author Zadie Smith, discussing White Teeth, and musician and poet Mustafa, exploring his work Nour.
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Early Ticket Access
Fans eager to attend can sign up for the Southbank Centre newsletter to receive early ticket access on August 4, ahead of the general sale on August 5.
The announcement has been warmly received by readers and Dua Lipa fans alike, with many praising the festival’s diverse programme and its focus on bringing together globally recognized voices from literature, music, and activism.
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FAQs
What did Dua Lipa announce?
Dua Lipa and the Service95 Book Club announced the full programme for the Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival 2026.
When is the London Literature Festival 2026?
The festival runs from October 21 to November 1, 2026, at London’s Southbank Centre.
Who will appear at the festival?
The lineup includes Patti Smith, Zadie Smith, Mustafa, Nadia Murad, Samanta Schweblin, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Tomasz Jedrowski, Kae Tempest, and many other internationally recognized writers and thinkers.
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