# Dua Lipa curates London Literature Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dua-lipa-curates-london-literature-festival
> Updated: 2026-07-31T13:25:29.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026 pop star Dua Lipa announced she would curate the 19th annual London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre, with the programme running from 21 October to 1 November. The line‑up features conversations with Zadie Smith, poet‑musician Mustafa Ahmed and rock legend Patti Smith, as well as appearances by Nobel laureate Nadia Murad and a translated‑fiction showcase.

The Southbank Centre confirmed the festival dates and highlighted its role within a broader slate of Southbank cultural initiatives. In parallel, the National Theatre marked its 50th anniversary on the South Bank with a free public installation, “Stories Start Here: 50 Stories for 50 Years,” and launched the Sir Denys Lasdun Mechanical & Electrical Apprenticeship to train staff in building‑maintenance skills. Both programmes aim to celebrate the area’s artistic heritage and engage new audiences through live events and educational opportunities.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Dua Lipa Curates 2026 London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre

Dua Lipa curates the 2026 London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre, hosting talks with Zadie Smith, Mustafa, Patti Smith and others from 21 Oct‑1 Nov.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dua-lipa-curates-2026-london-literature-festival-at-southbank-centre

### 2026-07-30: London's Southbank Arts Venues Mark Milestones with Festivals and Apprenticeship Programs

London’s Southbank Centre hosts Dua Lipa’s Literature Festival in October, while the National Theatre marks 50 years with a public installation and a new apprenticeship scheme.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/londons-southbank-arts-venues-mark-milestones-with-festivals-and-apprenticeship-programs

### 2026-07-29: Dua Lipa Curates London Literature Festival Line‑up for 2026

Pop star Dua Lipa curates the 2026 London Literature Festival line‑up, featuring talks with Zadie Smith, poet Mustafa, Patti Smith and others, as part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dua-lipa-curates-london-literature-festival-lineup-for-2026

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