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Off the Shelf, one of the most well known and loved literary festivals in the UK, celebrates its 32nd edition this year
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From 13 to 29 October, the Sheffield festival will host over 70 live and online events, which will reflect local, regional, and international literary talent
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The festival will host household names such as conservationist Chris Packham, BBC's Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, Actor Richard Armitage and Pulp Drummer Nick Banks
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Tickets are on sale for events now
Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the most well-known and loved literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 32nd edition from 13- 29 October, bringing together the best of local, regional, and international literary talent for the 2023 programme of events.
Delivered by the University of Sheffield, this year's vibrant and diverse festival will play host to over 70 live and online events across the city, including household names such as Environmentalist Chris Packham (BBC Earth, Springwatch), star of stage and screen actor Richard Armitage, Pulp drummer Nick Banks, classicist Dame Mary Beard, Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and Guardian food critic Grace Dent, popular TV Personality Dr Amir Khan, BBC's Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer MP Rachel Reeves.
