Black and White photo of an enraptured audience
Credit: Seun Pinheiro

HistFest 2026

In the spring one of the UK’s leading history festivals returns to the British Library.

Saturday 18th April – Sunday 19th April 2026

About HistFest 2026

Black and White photo of an enraptured audience
Credit: Seun Pinheiro

The dynamic history festival that celebrates the brightest and the best in the world of history returns this Spring. Join us for an exciting weekend of talks, interviews and lectures. Expect laughter and learning with an amazing line-up of historians, writers and thinkers.

Full programme details to be revealed soon.

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