Women's Prize LIVE is back for 2026 with discounted tickets for Observer subscribers
Join the Women’s Prize Trust in Bedford Square Gardens on June 10 2026 for Women’s Prize LIVE. A day festival of lively in-conversation events with your favourite authors, introducing dazzling new talent, and offering a selection of inspiring workshops and 1-2-1-s from writers and industry insiders. As evening falls, listen to exclusive readings of the 12 books shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction.
We’re delighted to announce that Candice Carty-Williams, Thangam Debbonaire, Julia Gillard, Vick Hope, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Meena Kandasamy, Elle McNicoll, Anita Rani and Kathryn Stockett will be joining us in the gardens for 2026, with details of the full programme to be announced soon.
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Tickets are £95 for General Admission and £70 for Concessions.
You can find out more about the Women's Prize LIVE and redeem your £10 saving here using the code: observerbsg26.
Limited discounted tickets available.
2026 Prizes Shortlist Readings – Livestream | June 10 2026, 6-8:30PM
On the eve of the winners announcement, the 12 authors shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prizes will be taking to the stage in conversation with their respective Chair of Judges, Thangam Debbonaire and Julia Gillard. It's a rare opportunity to listen to live readings from the books that dazzled our judges, candid insights from the authors, and an audience Q&A, this is an unmissable event! Plus you will have exclusive access to some never-seen-before footage from behind the scenes at the Women’s Prize, played during the 30 minute interval.
We have limited free tickets to this event for Observer subscribers. Book your tickets here: https://womensprize.com/event/2026-shortlist-readings-livestream/ with the code: WPOnline0526X.