Upcoming Events and Exhibitions

Commemorating both the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush and the National Health Service, film and social historian Stephen Bourne shines a light on the lives of black women in Britain in the decades surreounding these two historic events.

The New Statesman and Foyles are delighted to welcome you to an evening with the winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize.

Now in its twelfth year, Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival brings together today’s leading writers, thinkers and cultural observers to explore the burning issues of our times.

Come and meet children’s author, beloved character and giant mouse Geronimo Stilton in the fur as part of his big day out in London.

Jason Heller, author of Strange Stars, will be discussing the mingling of the horizon expanding forces of 1970's science fiction and music.

Join author/illustrator duo Sally Gardner and Nick Maland for an afternoon of storytelling, activities and ice cream for their enchanting new fairy-tale Mr Tiger, Betsy and The Blue Moon.

Draw along with award-winning illustrator, animator and artist John Bond with his new book in the Mini Rabbit Not Lost.

As part of Foyles Korean Culture Month in collaboration with the Korean Culture Centre we invite you to take part in a free Korean language class.

Join us for a one-off live recording with Jodi Picoult, the award-winning, bestselling author of My Sister’s Keeper, The Storyteller and Small Great Things, as she discusses her new novel A Spark of Light for Emma Gannon’s hit podcast Ctrl, Alt, Delete.

Acclaimed tenor-piano duo Ian Bostridge and Sir Antonio Pappano join us for an evening of performance and conversation to mark the release of Requiem: the Pity of War their new collboration of 19 songs spanning marking the 100th year anniversary of the end of World War 1.

Another instalment of our fantastically successful NYJO Jazz Jam, with a guest performer to be announced and the opportunity for young musicians to get up and play with the professionals.

Marking the 50th anniversary of the first residents of the Barbican Estate author, designer and former Barbican resident Stefi Orazi celebrates this unique complex in her new book The Barbican Estate looking at the design of the individual flats as well as its status as a world class piece of brutalist architecture.

This Autumn the contributors of The Pool's debut book Life Honestly are off on the road with the first stop of the tour right here at Foyles Charing Cross Road.

Delve into the realms of the unknown this Halloween with researcher, writer and producer of the Unexplained podcast Richard Maclean Smith for a night of strange tales and live music to mark the release of the his new book Unexplained.

Renowned broadcaster and music journalist Stuart Cosgrove will be coming to Foyles Bristol to talk about Soul music and the three turbulent years that changed the United States forever.

Join cultural historian and BBC broadcaster Dr Christopher Harding as he presents a surprising new perspective on the modernisation of Japan, a story which lies at the heart of his book Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present.

As part of our instore Korean promotion this month leading South-Korean author You-Jeong Jeong (Seven Years of Darkness) joins us for a discussion about her work and to read from her latest novel The Good Son.

Do you remember your first time? Join music journalist and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Matt Everitt as the tables are turned, and he finds himself in the hot seat facing 6 Music Breakfast Show host Shaun Keaveny for a grilling to celebrate the launch of Matt's new book The First Time: Stories & Songs from Music Icons.

Join bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley (Magonia, Aerie, Queen of Kings) in conversation with Neil Gaiman to discuss her new novel The Mere Wife, a 21st century feminist retelling of Beowulf.

Join food and gardening journalist Lia Leendertz at Foyles Cabot Circus for a celebration of rural wisdom and tradition.

SFX, the UK's biggest selling sci-fi and fantasy magazine, has teamed up with Foyles once more to prove that some sequels are better than the original!

Get the inside scoop on the pioneers, revolutionaries and geniuses your history teacher forgot to mention as Channel 4 News’ anchor Kathy Newman sits down with award-winning design critic Alice Rawsthorn for her new book Bloody Brilliant Women.

Street photographer and Bristol local Colin Moody is coming to Foyles Cabot Circus to present his stunning new photography book, Stokes Croft & Montpelier.

Best-selling author the Rivers of London series Ben Aaronovitch is hitting the mean streets once again for his new PC Peter Grant novel Lies Sleeping.

Simon Garfield will be bringing his delightful and illuminating study of all things miniature to Foyles Cabot Circus.

Another instalment of our fantastically successful NYJO Jazz Jam, with a guest performer to be announced and the opportunity for young musicians to get up and play with the professionals.