“The Belfast Book Festival opens up the incredible worlds of literature and the imagination by allowing the best international and local
writers to present their work to audiences in the most intimate and
congenial of settings. The Arts Council’s support as principal funder
reflects our confidence in this festival to extend the appeal of all
literary genres so that everyone, from the most tentative to the most
seasoned of readers, has the opportunity to experience the full and
inimitable pleasure of books.”
Damian Smyth, Head of Literature and Drama,
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
“Welcome to the Belfast Book Festival 2016 run by the Crescent Arts
Centre. Now firmly established and recognised on the UK, Irish and
international literary circuit, we have another incredible programme
for all ages, tastes and genres.
We are grateful to our funders, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
and Belfast City Council and to our Events Sponsor Standard Utilities,
and other key sponsors the Europa Hotel and Nicholson Bass. Together by creating a shared experience we all contribute to something
magical across the city. Books matter and authors matter. They must
be cherished. This is our ethos and vision in our programming for this
year’s Belfast Book Festival.”
9-19 June 2016
Contents
Deepa Mann-Kler, Chair, Crescent Arts Centre
Booking Information
Online
www.belfastbookfestival.com
By Telephone
028 9024 2338
In Person
The Crescent Arts Centre
2 – 4 University Road
Belfast, BT7 1NH
Thursday 9th June
Friday 10th June
Saturday 11th June
Sunday 12th June
Monday 13th June
Tues 14th June
Wednesday 15th June
Thursday 16th June
Fri 17th June
Sat 18th June
Sunday 19th June
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Festival pull out
Workshops, Community
Outreach, & Weeklong events
More Information
Family Fun Day
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