Paisley Book Festival 2025
Paisley Book Festival is returning from April 25th to 27th, 2025, with the inspiring theme “The Lives We Live.” This year’s festival promises an engaging exploration of contemporary life through the lens of literature, featuring an exceptional line-up of authors and events.
See the full Paisley Book Festival Programme
Some Highlights
Unforgiving Times – A.L. Kennedy

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- Friday 25th April, 5-6pm
- Paisley Town Hall
- Tickets – £10/£12
Chris McQueer and Michael Pederson 26 April, Paisley Town Hall 6.30 p.m.

Michael Pedersen

Chris McQueer credit Euan Anderson
Food for the Soul
Julie Lin, Pam Brunton, Katie Goh & The Hebridean Baker

Julie Lin, Pam Brunton, Katie Goh & The Hebridean Baker
- Friday 25th April, 2:30-3:30pm
- Paisley Town Hall
- Tickets – £10/£12
Navigating (Dis)Belief: Rachelle Atalla & Chris Kohler

Rachelle Atalla and Chris Kohler
- Saturday 26th April, 5:15-6:15pm
- Paisley Town Hall
- Tickets – Pay What You Can, £3/£5/£8/£10
From Boy to Man: James Robertson, Billy Kay & Rab Wilson

- Sunday 27th April, 11:45-1pm
- Paisley Town Hall
- Tickets – £10/£12
The Paisley Music Trail: Punk, Paolo and the Poet Weaver

Paisley Music Trail
The Writer’s Playlist
- Sunday 27th April, 10:30-12pm
- Paisley Town Hall
- Tickets – £10/£12
See the full Paisley Book Festival Programme
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