What's On
We’re always interested to hear about potential events. Come in for a chat or email us at hello@lala.london
Upcoming
31.7.2025 7:00 PM
Charlie Porter in conversation with Richard Scott
We finish off July with writer, curator and critic Charlie Porter to celebrate the publication of his latest book, Nova Scotia House, in conversation with acclaimed poet Richard Scott.
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21.8.2025 7:00 PM
Lucas Oakeley in conversation with Ben Mercer
We’re thrilled to welcome Lucas Oakeley to Lala Books to celebrate the release of his debut novel Nearly Departed — a darkly funny, ghost-haunted story of love, loss, and modern dating. Lucas will be joined in conversation by writer and narrator Ben Mercer.
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28.8.2025 7:00 PM
Poetry Night: the87press 7th Birthday Celebrations
For our second monthly poetry evening, Lala Books welcomes the87press to celebrate their 7th birthday. Joining us will be dove/Christine Kirubi, Karenjit Sandhu, and Luke Roberts. In addition to poetry readings, a discussion and Q&A will be facilitated by founding director of the87press Azad Ashim Sharma.
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11.9.2025 7:00 PM
Kaliane Bradley in conversation with Shahed Ezaydi
Join Kaliane Bradley to celebrate the success of her acclaimed debut novel The Ministry of Time - a Lala Books favourite and best seller - in conversation with writer and editor Shahed Ezaydi.
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24/7/2025 7:00 PM
Poetry at Lala: Cecilia Knapp & Ella Frears
Join us for a new series of monthly poetry evenings at Lala Books, with our first featuring two of London's finest young poets: Cecilia Knapp and Ella Frears.
17/7/2025 7:00 PM
Natasha Brown in conversation with Lanre Bakare
Join us for an evening with one of the UK's true rising literary stars Natasha Brown to celebrate the publication of her new novel, Universality. She’ll be in conversation with journalist and author Lanre Bakare, an arts and culture correspondent at The Guardian and author of the recently published, acclaimed book We Were There.
2/7/2025 7:06 PM
July Acoustic Sessions
Our summer acoustic sessions featured Sonny Brazil, Marlais, Jack Patchett, Chloe Foy, Evelyn Grey, Mabel Clark, Cameron Picton, Sarah Meth and Rosie Alena. Thanks to all the incredible artists.
