- 28 May -28 June 2026
- In partnership
Tattoos
EA Festival, Essex Book Festival and Firstsite are excited to present a talk with Matt Lodder, author of a new book entitled, Tattoos, published by Yale University Press. This important book is the first to examine the history of tattoo in the west as both a serious profession and an art form. Read more
- Partner Event
Winter Books
Head to the glorious Layer Marney Tower to hear four very different authors discuss their very different books. Tickets are available for individual events or there is a delicious discount to encourage you to go along for the whole day! Read more
- Radical Walk
- Guided Walk
- SOLD OUT!
How to Enjoy Architecture – SOLD OUT
Renowned architect and author of How to Enjoy Architecture, Charles Holland, challenges us to look beyond the day-to-day familiarity of buildings to rediscover the pleasure of experiencing architecture. The talk will be followed by a walk to the magical and iconic A House for Essex. Read more
- Geopolitics
- SOLD OUT!
Prisoners of Geography – SOLD OUT
Author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall will lead a fascinating, interactive session on his recently updated phenomenal international bestseller, Prisoners of Geography: Ten maps that tell you everything you need to know about global politics. Don't miss this chance to experience Tim's clarity, wit and razor-sharp analysis of the changing global geopolitical landscape. Read more
- Partner Event
Heathlands and Badlands: The deserts of Europe are closer than you think…
Author of European Deserts, Chris Stone, tells the untold story of the little-known deserts of Europe, returning to his lifelong passion for environmental conservation in an increasingly nature-depleted world. Read more