What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.

Conquest: The Making of Norman England
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
All Events
List of Events

Healing, Religion, and Politics in Medieval China
Friday 30 October 18.30 Join Professor Stephen F. Teiser for a talk and drinks reception, exploring epidemic stories from Dunhuang manuscripts.

Tales of the Weird – An Autumnal Festival
Saturday 31 October 11.00 The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.

Family Station: Halloween Weekend
Saturday 31 October 11.00 –Sunday 1 November 11.00 Pop in for spooky crafts, books and enjoy a fang-tastic time with us!

Pepperpots and Provision Grounds
Saturday 31 October 11.00 A recipe zine-making workshop that unearths food histories in Britain’s former Caribbean colonies within the Library’s archival collections.

Family Station Relaxed Early Opening: Halloween Weekend
Sunday 1 November 9.00 Join us for a free sensory friendly early opening of the British Library with a spooky twist.

Self-guided visit: Agatha Christie
Monday – Thursday, 2 November 2026 – 18 June 2027, London A self-guided opportunity for schools to explore our landmark exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery.

Exhibition workshop: Agatha Christie
Monday to Thursday, 2 November – 18 June, London Get to know the Queen of Crime in hands-on sessions for schools exploring our exhibition, Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

China Miéville presents The Rouse
Monday 2 November 19.30 A defining new work from the bestselling, award-winning master of uncanny fiction.

How to master the art of grant fundraising
Tuesday 3 November 11.00 Master grant fundraising! Craft winning approaches and secure funding with expert guidance and strategies.