Dua Lipa curates London Literature Festival on 25 October
Published on 10/03/2026 at 10:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDua Lipa curates the London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre in London on 25 October 2026, with a programme including a conversation with Patti Smith. The festival runs from 21 October to 1 November 2026.
Dua Lipa’s festival programme reaches Royal Festival Hall
On 25 October 2026, Dua Lipa joins Patti Smith at Royal Festival Hall for Bread of Angels, a conversation about Smith’s memoir. The official festival programme lists the event for 7.30pm and places it in the Royal Festival Hall. Her programme also includes conversations with Zadie Smith and Mustafa on 24 October 2026. Zadie Smith appears at 3pm, while Mustafa’s Nour conversation begins at 8pm, both at Royal Festival Hall.
Dua Lipa brings Service95 into literary programming
The Southbank Centre describes Dua Lipa as the festival’s curator and the founder of the Service95 Book Club. Her role connects the pop artist’s public work with talks, readings and conversations centred on books and writers. The festival is presented in partnership with Service95, extending that collaboration across the programme rather than limiting it to one appearance.
The festival announcement places the event within the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary year. It gives the run as 21 October to 1 November 2026.
Service95 adds poetry and conversations across October
Alongside the two named conversations, the published schedule gives Service95 a wider role. Service95 Book Club: Nadia Murad in Conversation is listed for 22 October 2026 at the Purcell Room. On 23 October 2026, Out-Spoken: October brings poetry and music to Queen Elizabeth Hall. On 31 October 2026, Service95 and English PEN present Censorship Live! at the Purcell Room.
Dua Lipa: what fans in Germany need to know
- 25 October 2026, 7.30pm: Dua Lipa and Patti Smith discuss Bread of Angels at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London.
- 24 October 2026: Dua Lipa appears with Zadie Smith at 3pm and Mustafa at 8pm, both at Royal Festival Hall.
- 21 October to 1 November 2026: the London Literature Festival runs across Southbank Centre venues in London.
- The official programme is listed at southbank.london.
Dua Lipa on social media and streaming platforms
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Dua Lipa: frequently asked questions
When does Dua Lipa appear at London Literature Festival?
Her listed appearance with Patti Smith takes place on 25 October 2026 at 7.30pm in Royal Festival Hall.
Where is Dua Lipa’s 25 October 2026 event?
It is at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. The venue lists Bread of Angels with Patti Smith.
What is Dua Lipa doing at the festival?
She is the London Literature Festival’s curator and works with Service95 Book Club on the programme.
