Programme of events

Chelsea Book Festival 2025

Run by volunteers in support of charity and community

Evening Talks (£25 per adult)

Latest offer: 2 tickets for the price of 1

Each evening includes:

Doors open at 6:30pm
Talk begins at 6:45pm (Approx 40 minutes)
Followed by book signing and a complimentary wine reception
Event concludes by 8:30pm

Evening Events

Wednesday 24 September 2025

6.30pm - Doors open

6.45pm - Dr Mark Oakley, Dean of Southwark
Author of The Splash of Words (poetry)

Thursday 25 September 2025

6.30pm - Doors open

6.45pm - Peter York
Author of The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook, discussing his latest book "A Dead Cat on your Table"

Friday 26 September 2025

6.30pm - Doors open

6.45pm - Professor Jonathan Boff
World War I authority, speaking on "Haig’s Enemy"

Saturday 27 September 2025 Send

6.30pm - Doors open

6.45pm - John Simpson CBE
Veteran journalist discussing world affairs and "WE CHOSE TO SPEAK OF WAR AND STRIFE"

Free Daytime Events For Children (4-7 years old)

Doors open at 10am Talk begins at 10.30am (Approx 20 minutes) Followed by book signing and complimentary coffee, soft drinks pastries Event concludes by midday

Friday 26 September 2025

10.30am - Jennie Cashman presents her book "Becoming Brave"

Includes an interactive 20-minute session Saturday 27 September 2025

10.30am - Jennie Cashman presents her book "Becoming Brave"

Free Daytime Events For Children (4-7 years old)

Doors open at 10am Talk begins at 10.30am (Approx 20 minutes) Followed by book signing and complimentary coffee, soft drinks pastries Event concludes by midday

Friday 26 September 2025

10.30am - Jennie Cashman presents her book "Becoming Brave"

Includes an interactive 20-minute session Saturday 27 September 2025

10.30am - Jennie Cashman presents her book "Becoming Brave"