Paisley Book Festival

Paisley Book Festival 15-17 May 2026
Everyday Heroes. Everlasting Icons.

📢 Applications are now open for the Paisley Book Festival 2027 Writer in Residence.We're looking for an established writ...
04/06/2026

📢 Applications are now open for the Paisley Book Festival 2027 Writer in Residence.

We're looking for an established writer based in Scotland to develop new work inspired by Paisley while engaging with local communities through creative writing activity.

Open to all writing forms, including poetry, prose, playwriting, screenwriting, spoken word, children's writing and more.✍️

Find out more and apply 👉 bit.ly/4o5gYww
⏰ Deadline: Monday 20 July 2026, 12 noon

Day 3 roundup ✨️From wild adventures with Mollie Hughes and Cal Flyn to powerful poetry from Len Pennie and Michael Mull...
18/05/2026

Day 3 roundup ✨️

From wild adventures with Mollie Hughes and Cal Flyn to powerful poetry from Len Pennie and Michael Mullen, to Gaelic voices and sold out audiences for Nicola Sturgeon and Anna Caig and Steven Veerapen, the final day of Paisley Book Festival 2026 closed the weekend with unforgettable conversations, creativity and community 🤩

Huge thanks to every author, performer, volunteer, staff, and audience member who made this year’s festival so special 💛

If you attended this year’s festival, please check your emails - you should have received our feedback survey. We’d really appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape future festivals.

Until next time 👋

Day 2 roundup ✨️From family favourites filling Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Central Library with imagination and laught...
17/05/2026

Day 2 roundup ✨️

From family favourites filling Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Central Library with imagination and laughter to unforgettable conversations with Sally Magnusson, and Graeme Macrae Burnet and Chris Barkley, Saturday at Paisley Book Festival brought stories to life for audiences of all ages 😍📖

The day wrapped up with a brilliant welcome back to Graeme Armstrong for his upcoming novel Raveheart, and a sold-out The Book Club Scotland: Paisley Edition which focused on the romantasy sensation ACOTAR series. 😁👏🏻

One more day left!

Day 1 roundup. From an utterly enthralled audience of S3 pupils with to a Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers catch ups with th...
16/05/2026

Day 1 roundup. From an utterly enthralled audience of S3 pupils with to a Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers catch ups with the first day of Paisley Book Festival kicked off the weekend with a bang. Headliner rounded off the evening in conversation with .innes

Ready for round two?!

16/05/2026

A huge part of Paisley Book Festival is our schools programme. This morning we were joined by over 100 S3 pupils who heard talk about the various influences that helped her craft her multi-award winning novel Glasgow Boys.

Margaret is the youngest ever winner of the Carnegie Medal for Writing in its almost 90-year history, and from the pupil feedback received after the event, it seems there are more than few budding authors who will follow in her footsteps.

An inspiring morning as we kick off the Paisley Book Festival weekend 📙

16/05/2026

Today is the day - join and at our family day for some fun with Poochie Pete! Link in bio for tickets

14/05/2026

We’re proud to support accessible storytelling at Paisley Book Festival 📚✨

A selection of headline events across the festival will feature British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, helping even more audiences enjoy powerful conversations, inspiring authors and unforgettable live events.

From celebrated writers to thought-provoking discussions, everyone is welcome at Paisley Book Festival.

Here's a full list of our BSL Interpreted Events -

https://paisleybookfestival.com/programme-bsl/ See less

Everything you need to know before your visit to Paisley Book Festival this weekend 📚ℹ️From venues and timings to travel...
14/05/2026

Everything you need to know before your visit to Paisley Book Festival this weekend 📚ℹ️

From venues and timings to travel info, accessibility and what to expect - we’ve got you covered. ✨

There’s still time to book tickets for a fantastic weekend of author talks, workshops, family events and more 🙌

Explore the full programme and book 👉 bit.ly/PBF2026

14/05/2026

The Beautiful Game with the Hampden Collection Makars ⚽️

Join Julie McNeill, Gaffer of The Hampden Collection and Poet in Residence at St Mirren FC; Donna Matthew, Makar for the Scottish Women’s National Team Poetry Society; and Hugh McMillan, Makar for the Scottish Men’s National Team Collection, to celebrate the lost heroes of Scottish football😁

With humour, care and the beating heart of three diehard fans, these talented writers bring to life untold stories and take the audience on a walk down memory lane. 🤩

📍 Paisley Town Hall
📅 Friday 15 May
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