Authors at the Armouries 2026

Our annual book festival is back!

Come and meet over 100 authors and vendors in vibrant Leeds and enjoy an unforgettable book signing. This is your chance to buy signed books, chat to authors AND party the night away with them afterwards, at an 80s-style disco. Don't miss this must-attend occasion for literary lovers of all genres.

Discover this year's line-up (subject to change): CLICK HERE

This year, all tickets include a tote bag containing at the very least: our popular AATA autograph book + AATA swag!


All-day Signing in New Dock Hall (10.30am to 5.30pm)

Early Entry Ticket 

• Entry to Saturday's signings from 10:30am – 5.30pm
• Includes a wristband + gift bag

General Admission Ticket

• Entry to Saturday's signings from 11:30am – 5.30pm
• Includes a wristband + gift bag

80s Halloween Disco in Royal Armouries Hall

7pm guests will start to arrive - food not served until 8pm

• Halloween costume of any kind expected; 80s-inspired outfits highly welcome!
• 2 types of street food available with various dishes on offer, plus a waffle and sundae bar
• Party games galore inspired by the 80s
• Disco until 12.30am
• Photo booth
• ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS catered for
• Over 18s only

Other information

Read the RA's Accessibility Information: Click here

Children 12 and over are welcome at our signings but will need a full-price ticket. Anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult due to mature themes. Babes in arms are allowed (no ticket required) but the event is too busy for toddlers.

CARER TICKETS - If you need assistance getting around the venue, then you are eligible to purchase a carer ticket for your carer/companion. 
We have added a limited amount of carer tickets to the ticket site. If these sell out, we can offer more on a case by case basis. We trust our guests and don’t want to have to implement too many checks, but if you are in possession of one of the following, then you are eligible to bring a companion along at the reduced ticket price of £15:

• Blue badge
• Access card with companion symbol
• Letter saying you are in receipt of PIP or DLA
• Any other evidence of disability (printed or digital document)

Carers must be over 16 and capable of assisting you around the venue. The carer accompanying you will gain entrance to the venue at the same time as you, regardless if you buy an EE or GA ticket.

All tickets for the 80s Disco will be one price for everyone. Over 18s only at the disco.

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Line-up subject to change, life happens!

Lunch items will be sold on site.