Kingston Readers' Festival, 26 April to 26 May

The festival features more than 90 authors and speakers in a wide variety of seminars, discussion groups and workshops over a five week period. This year's programme encompasses politics, poetry, philosophy, theatre and the world of publishing, as well as interior design, music and cookery. There are several events for children and special events for schools.
You can read the programme online, where there is also information about tickets and booking.