The most engaging conversations, most captivating books and very best names in women’s writing, all in an exquisite London location – the ultimate day festival for readers and writers alike is back for 2026!

Join the Women’s Prize Trust in Bedford Square Gardens on June 10 2026 for Women’s Prize LIVE. We’ll be hosting a day of lively in-conversation events with your favourite authors, introducing dazzling new talent, and offering a selection of inspiring workshops and 1-2-1-s from writers and industry insiders. As evening falls, listen to exclusive readings of the 12 books shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.

We’ll be joined by a host of great writers, journalists and speakers – all to be announced Spring 2026. Previous names have included big names and author favourites such as Laura Bates, Emma Gannon, Bernardine Evaristo, V. V. Ganeshananthan, Tayari Jones, Priscilla Morris, Cariad Lloyd, June Sarpong and more. For a taste of what you can expect, view our 2025 programme here.

For a limited-time only we’re offering an Early Bird ticket offer – enabling you to be one of the first to secure your spot in the gardens and plan your literary summer of dreams ahead of time. Why not even bring along a friend to enjoy the day with? Tickets are £75 for Early Bird General Admission and £55 for Early Bird Concessions.

Please see the FAQ on our website for eligibility details for Concession tickets.

Please consider adding a donation to your ticket. This will help us, the Women’s Prize Trust, to continue our important work enriching society by creating equitable opportunities for women in the world of books and beyond. The Women’s Prize Trust is a registered charity (1181253).

What’s in your Day Pass?

• Access to the beautiful gated gardens in Bloomsbury, steeped in London’s literary past, from 12pm–9pm

• Entry to the main programme of Women’s Prize LIVE events across the day, including the hotly-anticipated 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Shortlist Readings

• A packed goody bag to take home filled with bookish treats

• Meet the speakers at the pop-up bookshop and signing station

•  The opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow booklovers and writers

•  Access to the Women’s Prize gift shop and pop-up bars with delicious food and drink

Check out our FAQs for any questions you might have.

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Could there be a better way for a book lover to spend a summer’s afternoon?…