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

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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18.9.2025 7:00 PM

Poetry at Lala: Tice Cin & Isabelle Baafi + open mic

For the latest instalment of our monthly poetry nights we're thrilled to be hosting two of London's most exciting poets, Tice Cin & Isabelle Baafi, and readings from Page of Wands and open mic for new talent.

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25.9.2025 7:00 PM

Saba Sams and Harriet Armstrong in conversation with Rachel Long

Join us for an evening with two of London's most remarkable young novelists, Saba Sams (Gunk) and Harriet Amrstrong (To Rest Our Minds and Bodies), as they discuss their debut novels with acclaimed poet Rachel Long.

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9.10.2025 7:00 PM

Yasmin Zaher in conversation with Sheena Patel

We kick off October with Yasmin Zaher, author of The Coin, one of our favourites from the past year and recent winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize, in conversation with Sheena Patel, author of the brilliant I'm a Fan.

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Past Events

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.

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.

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 Lanre Bakare, an arts and culture correspondent at The Guardian and author of the 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.

26/6/2025 7:00 PM

Nicola Dinan in conversation with Zing Tsjeng

We round off June by welcoming one of the most brilliant new voices in UK fiction, Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies and Disappoint Me, for an evening in conversation with multi-hyphenate journalist, author and podcast host Zing Tsjeng.

18/6/2025 7:00 PM

An evening with And Other Stories: Banu Mushtaq & SJ Kim

Join us for Independent Bookshop Week in collaboration with And Other Stories. In a very special event, Banu Mushtaq will read from her 2025 International Booker Prize-winning story collection Heart Lamp, and SJ Kim will read from her remarkable memoir This Part Is Silent.

12/6/2025 7:00 PM

Strong Roots / Bread & War: Felicity Spector & Olia Hercules

Join us for an evening with journalist and food writer Felicity Spector and award-winning chef and author Olia Hercules to discuss their new books, Bread & War: A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope and Strong Roots: A Ukrainian Family Story of War, Exile and Hope.

15/5/2025 7:00 PM

UNO Magazine Launch

UNO Magazine Launch their very first issue, TOMATOES.

14/5/2025 7:00 PM

Zone 6 Future Mythology

Lala hosts the launch of ZONE6's new literary edition, Future Mythology.