Jane Austen’s anniversary year has seen multiple books about her life and work published. Over the Autumn and Winter of 2025, we speak to some of the authors working on Austen—novelists, biographers, and graphic artists—about their love of Austen, the inspiration behind their work, and the fresh perspectives they bring to her world. Each session offers the chance to hear lively conversation, ask questions, and explore how Austen continues to spark joy and creativity today.
Programme
| Date | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 29 September, 7pm | Online | Devoney Looser, Wild for Austen |
| Sunday 5 October, 4pm
Rescheduled to Friday 16 January, 6.30pm |
Chawton House | Kate Evans, Patchwork: A Graphic Biography of Jane Austen |
| Tuesday 14 October, 7pm | Online | Natalie Jenner, Austen at Sea |
| Friday 14 November, 7pm | Online | Janine Barchas & Isabel Greenberg, The Novel Life of Jane Austen |
| Sunday 30 November, 4.30pm | Chawton House | Gill Hornby, The Elopement |
| Wednesday 10 December, 8pm | Online | *Deirdre Le Faye Memorial Lecture* – Susan Allen Ford, Hester Chapone, Jane Austen & Pride and Prejudice |
Tickets
You can purchase tickets to individual events – £6 for online and £15 for onsite (including a glass of fizz) – by clicking the links in the table above to visit the event pages.
Alternatively, for a limited time, you can purchase an exclusive season ticket for £50 below, which provides tickets to all events on the programme. Please note that the online events will be recorded, but the onsite ones will not.
