Southbank Centre’s artistic director Mark Ball praised Lipa’s global curiosity and said she is well suited to help celebrate the venue’s 75th anniversary.

Ticket details and full festival information are available on the Southbank Centre’s site and the festival materials.

Fans have welcomed the move, recognizing the platform’s potential to spotlight books.

The announcement was covered by Sean O’Grady of the Press Association, attributed to the deputy entertainment editor.

From late October into early November, Lipa will curate a festival slate through her Service95 book club, featuring conversations with notable authors and musicians like Zadie Smith and Patti Smith.

The program blends established icons with emerging voices from around the world, uniting writers, poets, and thinkers across the arts.

Mustafa’s Nour is described as a meditation on religious devotion and daily rituals, hailed as a lifetime-in-the-making release.

The festival aims to reach a broad audience with free family events and a national program, targeting reach to about a million people across the UK in 2026.

The move underscores Lipa’s growing influence beyond music and her interest in reading and storytelling.

Dates, venues, and participant names are provided to help attendees follow the festival schedule.

Tickets go on sale to Southbank Centre members on August 3, Service95 members on August 4, and the general public on August 5, with more details on the venue site.

Lipa revealed the planned lineup on July 29, 2026.