Upcoming events & exhibitions, The British Library | British Library

Featured exhibitions

Coming soon to British Library, London
Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
Friday 30 October 2026 – Sunday 20 June 2027 
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books. 
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Coming soon to British Library, London
Conquest: The Making of Norman England
Friday 1 October 2027 – Sunday 27 February 2028
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
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All Events

List of Events

Years 9 – 13
Free
Young Adult Crime Fiction Fest
Friday 20 November and Monday 23 November
Celebrate your students’ love of young adult fiction with this two-day crime fiction festival.
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Treasures Tour
Daily
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
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Free
Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
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Building Tour
Available Fridays and Sundays
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
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EPICo Conference 2026
Wednesday 30 September – Friday 2 October
The European Print Initiatives Collaboration (EPICo) Conference 2026.
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American Writers’ Week
Friday 2 October 18.15
Discover the full programme for this exciting week of American Writers.
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American Writers’ Week: Katie Kitamura
Friday 2 October 18.15
With the Booker Prize short listed author of Audition.
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Free
Family Workshop: Gaia & Luna Dance Adventure
Sunday 4 October, 11.15 and 13.30
Move with us as we embark on a dance adventure.
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Free
Yugoslavism and its migrations: new directions in Yugoslav studies
Monday 5 October 16.00
Yugoslavism was never confined to a map.
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