Skip to main content
  • British Library website
  • What’s on
  • Visit
  • My account
  • Basket

What’s on

Featured exhibitions

  • A collage on a blue background. It shows a cat in a spaceship and a star against an orange planet-shaped background. There are a frog and some leaves against a green planet-shaped background. And, a fish and some coral against a blue planet-shaped background. There are also a bird and a rocket!
    Free

    Story Explorers in Leeds

    19 February – 30 May 2026

    Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.

    More info
  • A cheeky green dragon with yellow eyes drawn by illustrator Chris Riddell on a purple background. The dragon is surrounded by smoke and stars.
    Coming soon

    Fairy Tales

    27 March – 23 August 2026

    A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

    More info
See all exhibitions

All Events

List of Events

  1. Hands sewing thread through paper to make a notebook.
    Years 10 – 13
    Free

    Artists' Books Study Day

    Tuesday 14 April 10.30

    Join us for a look at our Artists’ Books display, with talks from contemporary artist, Tracey Bush, alongside creative workshops.

    More info
  2. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.

    Get Published

    Wednesday 15 April, Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 14 October

    Have you written (or are writing) a book and want to get it published? This workshop covers both going via a publisher and self-publishing.

    More info
  3. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.
    Free

    Soul Trader: Build your business by heart

    Wednesday 15 April 10.00

    Join leading life & business coach Rasheed Ogunlaru author of Soul Trader, to learn how to build an authentic, rewarding business.

    More info
  4. Photo mosaic featuring Sir Michael Palin, Saara El-Arifi, Ruth Goodman, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith  and Sofia Robleda

    HistFest 2026

    Saturday 18th April – Sunday 19th April

    HistFest is back! This spring, one of the UK’s Leading history festival returns to the British Library.

    More info
  5. Two children outside of a gingerbread house in a dark forest.
    Years 1 – 6
    Free

    Exhibition workshop: Fairy Tales

    Monday to Thursday, 20 April – 16 July, London

    Take your pupils on a magical adventure in an interactive exhibition at the Library all about fairy tales! 

    More info
  6. A bearded man sits back in a chair with his feet up on a desk, and arms lifted to his head. Behind him are full bookshelves.

    Doctoral Open Day: Contemporary British and Irish Collections

    Friday 24 April 11.30

    Explore our Contemporary British and Irish collections in this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.

    More info
  7. A group of people sitting in chairs looking towards workshops leaders who sit in front of a large screen

    Inventors' Club

    Thursday 30 April 18.00
    Great ideas can change the world!
    More info
  8. A woman with short black hair, resting her chin on her hand and gazing upwards. She's wearing pink lipstick, a blue suit jacket and colourful bracelets.
    Years 10 – 13
    Free

    Exploring Black British Literature – Live! with Malorie Blackman

    Friday 22 May 13.00

    Renowned author Malorie Blackman joins us at the Library as we take our popular Exploring Black British Literature workshop live onstage.

    More info
  9. A child glancing past the camera with a smile on her face, stood next to a large blue and yellow structure, with paper trees in the background.
    Years R – 3
    Free

    Story Explorers Leeds: Class Visit

    23 February – 22 May, Leeds

    Students will develop literacy, oracy and social skills in free class visits to this playful exhibition.

    More info
  1. Previous.
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 6
  5. 7
  6. 8
  7. Next.

Further content for What's on


You may also like

Three people are silhouetted against a brightly lit display case as they look at the books instead. The case has a yellow background.

Accessible events and group workshops

We offer a range of events and group workshops for people with additional needs and disabilities.
Photograph showing a group of young children playing with a bearded workshop leader wearing a red plaid shirt. The children are throwing pieces of coloured fabric into the air

Family activities

Join us for family fun from creative family days, regular under 5’s sessions and artist-led workshops. There is so much for you to enjoy. Book Now.
The exterior of the British Library

Tours

Discover more about our history, collections, and architecture with our available guided tours of the Library. Concessions and private tours available.
A group of 6 schoolgirls of varying heights but all dressed in school uniform have gathered around an exhibition display case to look inside of it.

School workshops

Planning your next school trip? We offer hands-on creative workshops, interactive tours with experts, and self-guided visits to inspire your students. Book Now.
A group of adults sit around a table covered in papers, notebooks and coffee cups. The learners are all smiling and looking attentively at something out of view of the camera

Business events

We’re here to help you start and grow your business with free events, workshops and one-to-ones with our team of specialists.

Adult courses

We run courses for adult learners both in-person and online, themed around key areas of our collection. Join a one-day masterclass, a hands-on creative weekend or tune into a six-week lecture series on a variety of topics.

Become a Member

Our members play a vital role in supporting us so we can care for our collections, protecting them for future generations.

Become a Member
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms and conditions
  • Freedom of information
  • Contact us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok

What’s on website supported by

Bloomberg Philanthropies

©2025 British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.