16 talks, readings and book events
Get ready to get lost in the world of words, as East Sussex's literary scene heats up with a packed programme of talks and book events this month.


Blueprint: Gather Creative Social Social Meet Ups for 18 - 25 year olds
23 Dec 2026 – 18 Feb 2027
De La Warr Pavilion (Bexhill-on-Sea)

Citizens Advice
4 Nov 2026 – 7 Jul 2027
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre

Comic Club
12 Nov 2026 – 8 Apr 2027
The Horsebridge Arts Centre (Whitstable)

Courses
11 Nov 2026 – 13 Jun 2027
Depot (Lewes)
Dan Schreiber – This Changes Everything
21 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2027
Komedia Brighton
Jim White + Ben De La Cour
26 Nov 2026 – 4 May 2027
Komedia Brighton

Last-minute dates
7 Nov 2026 – 11 Jul 2027
Pelham House (Lewes)

Life Writing 2027
11 Jan 2027 – 25 Mar 2027
Charleston (Lewes)

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
15 Nov 2026 – 17 Jun 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton

The Fisher Social Club
14 Nov 2026 – 27 Mar 2027
Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre

The Night Sky Show
21 Nov 2026 – 14 Feb 2027
Theatre Royal Brighton

Seedy Sunday: Alys Fowler and Kate Bradbury in conversation
7 Feb 2027
Brighton Dome

John-Luke Roberts: What I Talk About When I Run About, Talking
9 Feb 2027
Komedia Brighton

Farrell and Son
10 Feb 2027
Resident Music (Brighton)

Pyromaniac : A Memoir
24 Feb 2027
Resident Music (Brighton)

An Evening with Nigel Owens, MBE
25 Feb 2027
Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells)