ECA and AFIWI Book Club are launching Enfield’s Black Literature Festival on 18 October 2026 at the Dugdale Arts Centre. The festival will be honouring Black heritage celebrating storytelling and spoken word.

Joy Donaldson, founder of AFIWI Book Club, said, “We are planning a memorable and immersive festival to showcase dynamic national and local Black authors alongside local book clubs. The schedule features thought-provoking panel discussions and engaging workshops exploring both Black history and contemporary themes, as well as a writing competition for young people under 25. This is an event not to be missed, so come along to be inspired.”

The Enfield Black Literature Festival is part of ECA’s annual Black History Month celebration. The festival will include:

Guest Speakers

Panel discussions

Writers’ workshops

Bookstalls

Book swap

Windrush stories.

Oveta McInnis, ECA chair, said: “The festival is an exciting opportunity for the community to come together to explore Black literature—to learn, and have fun. With workshops, book swaps and panel discussions, it will be a truly interactive day, giving attendees plenty of opportunities to engage with writers and creatives. Anyone interested in literature should not miss this event.”

Delicious Caribbean food and refreshments will be on sale and available throughout the day.

Ticket prices:

£10 for the entire day includes all workshops and panel discussions

£5 for workshops only.

Tickets are available by just clicking the link below.

Black History Month: Enfield Black Literature Festival – 18 October 2026 • Enfield Caribbean Association