Aye Write!

Aye Write is Glasgow's annual book festival, bringing writers and speakers from across Britain and beyond to the heart of Scotland's largest city!

About Aye Write!

	The Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 7DN
	01412872999
	Aye Write! Website
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Founded in 2005, it has presented big names and emerging talent alike, in the Mitchell Library and beyond, while its off-shoot Wee Write festival has produced a fantastic education and family programme to inspire younger readers.

At Aye Write you can expect a stellar line up, with a range of big names and emerging talent joining us to explore fiction, politics, poetry, crime & thriller, memoir, history, music and more.

Aye Write is a great opportunity to meet your favourite authors, learn about new books, and discover new writing talent. It's also a chance to get involved in lively discussions about the big issues of the day.

So come along to Aye Write and celebrate the joy of reading!

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Upcoming Events at Aye Write!

Books

Damian Barr and James Ley - Maggie & Me

30th April 2024

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie Wylie at the Mitchell Library as they explore the creation of the new stage version of Damian’s celebrated memoir Maggie & Me.

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GT Karber - How To Solve A Murdle

16th May 2024

Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre

Calling all armchair detectives. There's been a Murdle! Who better to help us solve it in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street than G. T. Karber?

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James O’Brien - How They Broke Britain

17th May 2024

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

Award-winning writer and broadcaster James O’Brien returns to Aye Write with How they Broke Britain, a major political book which explores the dark forces and figures who have broken Britain.

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Queen MacBeth: Val McDermid with Nicola Sturgeon

21st May 2024

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow City Centre

Join acclaimed crime-writing novelist Val McDermid as she is interviewed by Nicola Sturgeon about her new book Queen MacBeth, the fifth instalment of Darkland Tales.

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My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes: Doon Mackichan with Kieran Hodgson

22nd May 2024

Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre

Beloved actor, comedian and writer Doon Mackichan discusses her smart, fiercely feminist and hilariously titled memoir, My Lady Parts, with Kieran Hodgson.

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Mania: Lionel Shriver

26th May 2024

Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre

Lionel Shriver, internationally renowned author of best-selling novels such as We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Post-Birthday World, returns to Aye Write to discuss her new novel Mania.

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You Are Here: David Nicholls

14th June 2024

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

David Nicholls is one of Britain’s most acclaimed writers and visits Aye Write this summer with his latest story of love after the renaissance of his adored One Day.

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The Cracked Mirror: Chris Brookmyre

17th July 2024

Drygate Brewing Co., Glasgow East End

Aye Write Festival favourite and crime writing guru Chris Brookmyre returns to explore his latest novel, The Cracked Mirror!

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Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium: Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson

8th August 2024

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

Join beloved Scottish actors Alan Cumming (Goldeneye, The Good Wife) and Forbes Mason (The Crown, Eastenders) at Aye Write this August for an entertaining meander down memory close!

Festivals

Southside Fringe Festival

Various locations across the southside , Glasgow South Side

Enjoy a fortnight of music, workshops and events south of the river Clyde when the Southside Fringe Festival returns in May 2022!

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Glasgow Science Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival is back with a fresh batch of science-fuelled fun for adults and weans alike. Explore the world through talks, walks, art, film, experiments and even yoga!

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Glasgow St Patricks Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow St Patrick's Festival celebrates and promotes Irish Heritage and Culture across the city!

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Glasgow International

Glasgow International , Various Locations Glasgow

For 17 days Glasgow International showcases the best of local & international visual art in venues across the City!

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Glasgow Zine Fest

Centre For Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3JD

Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage!

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Merchant City Festival

220 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 OQW

The Merchant City Festival is an extravaganza of street theatre, music, dance, circus, visual arts, comedy & literature in Glasgow's City Centre!

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WestFest

, Glasgow West End

WestFest 2024 will take place from between Saturday 1st and Sunday 30th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area.

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