Diary category: Author events
Edinburgh International Book Festival on August 16, 2026
Patrick will be sharing a stage with Lisa Ridzen, author of the bestselling When the Cranes Fly South. This will be at 10.15 but further details won’t be posted until June.
West Cork Literary Festival on July 14, 2026
Patrick is thrilled to be returning to beautiful Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival. He’s equally thrilled that his gig there will see him share the stage with a hero of his, Andrew Miller, as The Land in Winter and Love Lane have much territor …
Bury St Edmunds on June 29, 2026
As part of a gala event to announce this year’s Bury St Edmunds book festival programme, Patrick will be interviewed about Love Lane by the festival’s director, novelist, Kate Sawyer. 6pm United Reformed Church, Whiting St, Bury St Edmunds Kick off you …
City Books, Brighton on June 25, 2026
City Books will be hosting a conversation about Love Lane between Patrick and his old friend, the bibliotherapist, author and podcaster, Ella Berthoud. This will happen at Brighton Unitarian Church, New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UF at 7pm. T …
International Literature Festival Dublin on May 21, 2026
Patrick’s going to be making his debut at Dublin’s ILF to talk about Love Lane. Full details will be posted anon on the festival’s website. 8pm.
Dartmouth Book Festival on September 19, 2026
From the 18th to the 2oth of September, the Flavel will once again play host to the Dartmouth Book Festival which, rather brilliantly, has selected Love Lane as its Book Festival Big Read. Patrick will be talking about Love Lane on the Saturday, at 10a …
Tolmen Centre, Constantine on October 9, 2026
Patrick will be returning to the Tolmen Centre so that Love Lane can be the focus of its monthly book talk in October. Full details will be posted on the centre’s website nearer the time but the talk will start at 6.30.
Cuckfield Book Festival on October 2, 2026
Patrick is delighted to be making his first visit to the Cuckfield Book Festival, having heard great things for his friends who have taken part. Full details will be published nearer the time on the festival’s website.
Jersey Festival of Words on September 24, 2026
Patrick’s thrilled to be making his first trip to the Jersey Festival of Words. Born on an island, islands have always held a special charm for him. Full details will be posted nearer the time on the festival’s website.
Felixstowe Book Festival on June 27, 2026
Patrick’s delighted to be returning to this lively festival on the Sussex coast. 4-5 at Harvest House, Cobbold Lane. Tickets are £10-12 and you can book them by clicking here.







