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Dua Lipa Curates 2026 London Literature Festival Events

3/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dua Lipa, founder of Service95 Book Club, will curate the 2026 London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre.
The festival runs October 21 to November 1, 2026.
The festival aligns with the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary and the UK's National Year of Reading, with Mark Ball, artistic director, praising Lipa's influence on a new generation of readers.
The programme will include ticketed and free events featuring established and emerging writers.

History

Historical Context

The Southbank Centre, established in 1951, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, highlighting its role in London's cultural landscape. The UK's National Year of Reading, supported by 79% of adults, aims to enhance literacy. Dua Lipa's involvement in the London Literature Festival exemplifies a trend where artists promote literature, fostering community engagement and shaping future literary events across the UK.

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Story summary

Dua Lipa, founder of Service95 Book Club, will curate the 2026 London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre.
The festival runs October 21 to November 1, 2026.
The festival aligns with the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary and the UK's National Year of Reading, with Mark Ball, artistic director, praising Lipa's influence on a new generation of readers.
The programme will include ticketed and free events featuring established and emerging writers.

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