Northern Young Adult Literary Festival 2026

Fox & Ink Books, formerly known as UCLan Publishing, has officially released the highly anticipated schedule for NYALitFest 2026. The North’s premier celebration of Young Adult literature will take place on Saturday, 11th July 2026, hosted at the University of Lancashire, Preston Campus.

NYALitFest 2026 will bring a vibrant array of authors, panel discussions, book signings, and creative makers under one roof. Organisers have curated a diverse schedule designed to tap into every corner of the YA fandom, from dark urban fantasies to light hearted romantic comedies.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and hear from prominent figures in the literary world, including renowned authors Cynthia Murphy, Kate Weston and author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh. Ghosh will discuss her breathtaking, Japanese-inspired YA fantasy world, The Hellmakers, and share insights into her unique manga-style artwork and complex folklore.

In addition to the author panels and book signings, the festival marketplace will spotlight a curated selection of independent small businesses. Eager readers can explore vendor tables featuring hand-poured candles, custom bookmarks, fan art, and literary apparel from independent UK makers. Booksales will be managed by local independent bookshop, Ebb & Flo.

Ticket Information

Festival passes for the day-long event are available now. Due to high demand and limited seating capacity inside individual panel rooms at the Harrington Building, advance booking is highly recommended. To purchase tickets and view the complete festival schedule, visit The Northern YA Literary Festival Eventbrite Portal.