Byres Road Book Festival 2025

26–29 September 2025
All events free.
Fabulous programme with talks, readings, workshops, poetry open mic, gaelic events and ‘Glasgow on a Plate’ with top local chefs.
Participating authors include: Michael Pedersen, Maisie Chan, Kirsty Logan, Chris McQueer, Rodge Glass and Ross Wilcock,

Maisie Chan

Chris McQueer credit Euan Anderson

Michael Pedersen
The family friendly festival features Emily Dodd, Alan Windram and Book Swap for Kids.
Download brochure (PDF) for full programme and tickets
Venues: Hillhead Library, OranMor, Curlers Rest, Clarice Pears Building University of Glasgow and Oxfam Bookshop.
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