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Books events in Lanarkshire

Events in Lanarkshire

Books events in Lanarkshire are listed below or use the filters to narrow down the results:

Cumbernauld Comic Con

2nd May 2026

BGCP Comic Con returns to Cumbernauld when they take over the Antonine Shopping Centre for another full day of Comic Con Madness on Saturday 2nd May!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 2nd May 2026 - 27th September 2026

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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Rutherglen Comic Con

20th June 2026

Excelsior Events return to Rutherglen Town Hall with their new comic focused event dedicated in featuring comic guests, comic dealers with some of Scotland's very best artists and comic writers!

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Excelsior Comic & Card Show East Kilbride

25th July 2026

Get ready for an action-packed day of comics, retro gaming, and cosplay when Excelsior Events' Comic & Card Show comes to Playsport East Kilbride on Saturday 25th July!

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Books Events Further Afield

If you're happy to travel outwith Lanarkshire, we've curated a small selection of the events you can find over on our sister sites:
An Evening with David Sedaris
4th July 2026
Edinburgh

David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!

Fringe By The Sea
31st July 2026 - 9th August 2026
East Lothian

Fringe by the Sea is a vibrant ten-day fringe festival with a big heart, harnessing the joy of connection and creativity in the small Scottish seaside town of North Berwick!

Greg James: All the Best for the Future
25th April 2026
Edinburgh

Join Greg James for a hilarious evening in celebration of his new book, All the Best for the Future, at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 25th April!

An Audience With Irvine Welsh
24th April 2026
Glasgow

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

Books at the Botanics
Selected dates between 21st February 2026 - 13th December 2026
Glasgow

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

Eric Idle: Idle In Provence
12th September 2026
Glasgow

Join legendary comedian, writer, and Monty Python icon Eric Idle for a special live event at the O2 Academy marking the release of his wonderfully funny and deeply personal book, Idle in Provence.

Boswell Book Festival
8th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
East Ayrshire

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.

Boswell Children’s Festival
9th May 2026 - 10th May 2026
East Ayrshire

The Boswell Children's Festival returns to Dumfries House! Authors, illustrators and mischief makers will be back, with a programme of fun filled activities for young readers and their families!

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show
25th April 2026
Renfrewshire

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Paisley Book Festival
15th May 2026 - 17th May 2026
Renfrewshire

Renowned Scottish crime writers, a former first minister, a record-breaking explorer and one of the nation's most famous newsreaders will all star at this year's Paisley Book Festival!

Paisley Comic Con
20th June 2026
Renfrewshire

BGCP returns to the Lagoon Leisure Centre on Saturday 20th June for the 2026 edition of Paisley Comic Con!

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Sponsored Links

Renfrewshire Council
The Wise Group
Napier Uni
ATG
Rabbies Tours
Kids Pass

Popular Events

Hop Into Spring
Hop into Spring and join Kerry Berry for this EGG-citing party at the 3rd Scout Hall, East Kilbride featuring lots of fun activities to welcome the sunshine!
An Evening with James Cosmo
Step into the world of James Cosmo, one of Britain's most recognisable and beloved actors, for a captivating night of stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments at Lanark Memorial Hall!
Summerlee Classic Car Show
Get ready for a day full of fun when Summerlee Museum's annual Classic Car Show returns on Sunday 26th April, perfect for families and car enthusiasts alike!
Goldrush
Don't miss the blistering hot, six piece bluegrass band, Goldrush, when they perform live at Arcadia Music Cafe in Biggar on Saturday 6th June!
Scottish Mental Health First Aid course
Join Healthy N Happy at Number 18, for this 3-day Scottish Mental Health First Aid course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges.

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