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Dua Lipa curates London Literature Festival

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In late July 2026 pop star Dua Lipa announced she would curate the 19th annual London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre. The initial release set Centre, with the festival dates for 20 programme running from 21 October – to 1 November and listed a diverse lineup that included author November. The line‑up features conversations with Zadie Smith, Sudanese‑Canadian poet poet‑musician Mustafa Ahmed, punk Ahmed and rock legend Patti Smith, writers Hernan Diaz and Malorie Blackman, as well as rapper Kae Tempest. A few days later a follow‑up announcement refined the schedule, moving the start to 21 October and confirming three headline conversations on 24 October with Zadie Smith and Mustafa, and on 25 October with Patti Smith. Additional participants were added, such as Gaël Faye, appearances by Nobel laureate activist Nadia Murad, Murad and further details about the Service95 Book Club programming were provided. a translated‑fiction showcase. The two releases together trace Southbank Centre confirmed the rollout festival dates and highlighted its role within a broader slate of Southbank cultural initiatives. In parallel, the festival’s programming and National Theatre marked its emphasis 50th anniversary on mixing established the South Bank with a free public installation, “Stories Start Here: 50 Stories for 50 Years,” and emerging literary voices. 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.

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