Cultural Events

The life and work of one of the great cultural figures of the last century.

Matthew Sweet talks to Shahidha Bari about the life and legacy of romance writer Dame Barbara Cartland.

Gemma Cairney and The Immortal Sisterhood Ensemble presents a unique music and performance celebration of remarkable women from across centuries and continents.

In conversation with Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan.

In conversation with the celebrated author.

Discover the full programme for this exciting week of American Writers.

An evening with the much-loved writer and graphic novelist.

An audience with the beloved author of the bestselling Tales of the City series.

In conversation with the daring, multi award-winning author.

With the bestselling author of Speak to Me of Home, and American Dirt.

A night with the maestro of fantasy horror and collaborator with Guillermo del Toro.

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author in conversation with Nikesh Shukla.

With the Booker Prize short listed author of Audition.

A screening of the acclaimed documentary followed by Q&A.

The annual prize in memory of Nobel-Laureate playwright Harold Pinter.

With Jonathan Bate, Jessica Fay and Tim Fulford.

The Somali Week Festival launch returns to the British Library.

The women who changed punk.

Explore the musical world of Edward Elgar.

A choral reading by Katya and Yves Berger, following animal traces in John Berger’s work.

Xiaolu Guo and Paul French explore how China's imperial past continues to shape its present.

Screening followed by a Q&A.

A Classic Album Sundays conversation and listening exclusive with one of the world’s finest live bands.

The British Library's annual encounter with strange, uncanny and chilling fiction.