Dua Lipa has announced the artists and authors she curated for the 2026 London Literature Festival, running from October 21 to November 1 at the Southbank Centre.
The festival marks the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary and includes around 40 events.
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Highlights include conversations with author Zadie Smith, singer-songwriter Patti Smith, and poet Mustafa.
On October 23 at 3pm, Lipa will discuss Zadie Smith's debut novel White Teeth, touching on youthful artistic legacies and current political climates.
The following day at 8pm, she will speak with Mustafa about his poetry collection Nour and his literary inspirations.
On October 25 at 7:30pm, Lipa will sit down with Patti Smith to talk about her memoir Bread of Angels and the healing power of art.
Lipa, who launched her Service95 Book Club in 2023, expressed pride in the program.
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"Curating the line-up for the London Literature Festival with my Service95 Book Club has been a true joy," she said.
"We'll be joined by icons as well as emerging voices from across the arts the world needs to know," Lipa added, emphasizing her goal of creating a space for diverse global writers, poets, and thinkers.
Additional festival highlights include a conversation with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Nadia Murad on October 22, and appearances by bestselling authors Hernan Diaz and Malorie Blackman.
Mark Ball, Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, praised Lipa's passion for books and dedication, calling her curation fitting for the centre's milestone anniversary.
"For 75 years, the Southbank Centre has been a place where emerging talent shares a space with global icons," Ball said.
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Ted Hodgkinson, Head of Literature & Spoken Word at Southbank Centre, commended Lipa's diverse program for showcasing new sensibilities and iconic writers, reflecting the centre's commitment to honoring its legacy while looking forward.
