Your 2027 is Booked: Northern Ireland Book Events You Won’t Want to Miss! From two multi-author book signings to a swoony romance literary festival. There will be authors’ books to enjoy for nearly everyone.
Belfast has been at the forefront of movies and TV shows for many years, while book events had mainly succeeded in other parts of the UK until 2025; Belfast, Books & Ballgowns changed that, all thanks to its host, author Nikita Rogers.
And now it’s paved the way for other events to shine!
I’ve often travelled down to Dublin or over to England for book events and signings, but having one right on my doorstep was a major plus. There were no long bus journeys home and no worrying about weight limits or space to fit books for flights. (Which is always a problem if, like me, you can’t resist the special editions authors bring.)
In 2027, readers in Northern Ireland have a choice, as there are quite a few bookish events taking place to choose from, or you could attend them all!
Without further ado, in date order we have…
Northern Ireland Book Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Romance Literary Festival
Date: 20th February
Website: https://romanceliteraryfestival.com/
Tickets: Buy here on Eventbrite
Location: Larne Market Yard
Belfast, Books & Ballgowns
Date: 26th June
Website: https://www.belfastbooksballgowns.co.uk/
Tickets: Buy here on Eventbrite
Location: ICC Belfast
Four Brits Book Fest
Date: 31st July
Website: https://www.instagram.com/fourbritsbookfest/
Tickets: Buy here on Eventbrite
Location: ICC Belfast
I will update this list accordingly as more events are announced, so be sure to check back throughout the year.
There are so many great authors attending one or two of the same events next year, so if you miss seeing them, be sure to check if they’re at the others. For example, Lasairiona McMaster will be attending ALL 3! (Perfect opportunity for me to grab a copy of My Brother’s Teammates!)
From fantasy, paranormal, and a wide range of billionaire, why choose, sports, mafia and more romance authors, the events are sure to be a lot of fun to meet favourite authors but also be introduced to new to you ones as well.
It’s my goal to try and read as many books from attending authors as I can, including A Rookie Mistake by Laura Carter, who is attending Four Brits Book Fest, Capivated by You by Tracie Delaney, who is attending both the Romance Literary Festival and Four Brits Book Fest, then there’s also Reece Barden, whose book Vows of Blood I recently read, who is attending Belfast Books & Ballgowns. I met her in 2025, but now I need a book signed!
