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:
Building New Worlds
Date/Time: Tuesday 24th June 2025, 7pm BST
Location: Urmston Books and Boardgames, 72 Flixton Road, Urmston
Cost: £5 (General Admission) / Other ticket and book combos available
Have you ever wondered about what goes into the creation of a brand new world? Join science fiction and fantasy authors Eliza Chan, Paul Edwards, Dan Hanks and Alethea Lyons for a live discussion on the art of world-building. From near-future dystopias to sprawling alternate realities, we’ll explore how worlds in speculative fiction are created and how authors draw inspiration from their own experiences.
Tickets are just £5, redeemable against a copy of Eliza, Paul, Dan or Alethea’s latest publications, and includes a drink on the night. Book your ticket and reserve a copy via the link below or by calling into store.
An Evening of Historical Fantasy and Science Fiction
Date/Time: Wednesday 25th June 2025, 7pm BST
Location: Waterstones, Albion Street, Leeds
Cost: £5 (General Admission)
Come and chat historical fantasy and science fiction with Waterstones and the British Fantasy Society. Join moderator Andrew Knighton as he talks to Sarah Brooks, Genevieve Cogman and Stephen Aryan about historical SFF inspired by Persia, the French revolution and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Author Q&A plus book signings after the panel.
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.
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!