In addition to our suite of digital events, the BFS also organises in-person events in certain regions of the UK. We’d be honoured to have you attend.
Please be aware many of our events are run with external partners. Please see event websites for specific details on accessibility and support needs. If you’d like to run an event with the BFS, please get in touch.
If you’d like to be involved in one of our in-person events, you can submit your interest via the form (click your area). Please note, we currently cover the following the areas:
An Evening of Romantasy
Date/Time: Thursday 10th July 2025, 7pm BST
Location: Waterstones, Albion Street, Leeds
Cost: £5 (General Admission)
Come and chat romantasy with Waterstones and the British Fantasy Society. Join moderator Sarah Rees Brennan as she talks to Catriona Silvey, Megan Scott, Amy de la Force and Ruth Frances Long about all things fantasy romance, romantasy and romantic sci fi. Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel.
Stephen Aryan: ‘The Sorrow of the Sea’
Date/Time: Saturday 9th August 2025, 11am BST
Location: Redditch Library, 15 Market Place, Redditch
Cost: Free (please book to ensure your spot)
Join the BFS at Redditch Library in conversation with Stephen Aryan. A free event to celebrate the launch of ‘The Sorrow of the Sea’, Book 3 in his critically acclaimed, Persian-inspired fantasy series, ‘The Nightingale and the Falcon’. Author Q&A plus book signings after. Book a free place by emailing relib@worcestershire.gov.uk or click the link below to message them on the FB page.
Antony Johnson & Ben Aaronovitch
Date/Time: Saturday 16th August 2025, 12noon BST
Location: Redditch Library, 15 Market Place, Redditch
Cost: Free (please book to ensure your spot)
Join the BFS at Redditch Library for 2 fantastic free back-to-back events: Antony Johnston at 12pm; Ben Aaronovitch at 2pm.
Redditch Library is hosting two incredible authors in back-to-back events with refreshments included.
Come along at 12pm to meet Antony Johnston, the creator of Atomic Blonde and Wasteland graphic novels. He has written Daredevil and Wolverine for Marvel Comics and written for triple-A videogames, including Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Resident Evil Village, and Dead Space. His latest novel, Can You Solve The Murder?, is a choose-your-own-adventure novel for adults.
At 2pm, we’re welcoming international best-selling author and creator of the Rivers of London series, Ben Aaronovitch. The hugely acclaimed urban fantasy series has sold over 5 million books worldwide. He’s launching his 15th book in the series, Stone & Sky, and will be taking questions and signing books.
Author Q&As plus book signings.
Email relib@worcestershire.gov.uk or click below.
AK Faulkner’s ‘Sword of Avalon’ Book Launch
Date/Time: Postponed
Location: The Portal Bookshop, York
Cost: Free (tickets are required to guarantee entry)
Sword of Avalon is the latest in Faulkner’s Inheritance series – urban fantasy full of magic, Celtic gods and incredible gifts! Come join the fun with AK Faulkner, Portal Bookshop and the British Fantasy Society. There will be a reading, conversation and a signing! All the books will be available to buy on the night & tickets are free but make sure to book your spot!