• 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

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  • 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

    Proud partner of

    Oxford Festival of the Arts logo white
  • 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

    Proud partner of

    Oxford Festival of the Arts logo white
  • 2026 National Year of Reading
  • Oxford Indie Book Fair

    Keeping publishing independent

    July 12th 2026

    Proud partner of

    Oxford Festival of the Arts logo white

    What is OXIB?

    The National Independent Publishing Event

    Established 2020

    There are 2 OXiB events for 2026 and they’re both FREE to visitors.

    Both fairs bring together the book-buying public and the burgeoning independent creative community of small publishers & presses, established and un-agented authors, poets, writing groups, and self-published writers. A meeting place as much as a marketplace, OXIB offers a superb space for conversation, collaboration, and inspiration. Visitors can meet authors face-to-face, attend talks and readings, and hear the stories behind the stories – all FOR FREE.

    OXIB offers a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where independent and alternative voices take centre stage.

    Join us and discover your next favourite book.

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    Evelyne Gnassounou

    Evelyne Gnassounou

    Evelyne Glyne is an oil painter. Born in Togo, she grew up in France and now lives in Woodstock, England. She has exhibited in London, Istanbul & Lille, and very fondly, Wolfson College, Oxford when she moved here in the 90s. She studied at Beaux-Arts Lille and Textile Design at ESAAT in Roubaix, participating in many fashion shows, competitions and freelance work, specialising in hand-knitted clothing, styling and textiles.

    In the past few years, we have seen many British historical events that have altered the fabric of the country forever. Evelyne expresses these emotions through her artwork, her work is a mix of the West African, Oxfordian & French influences that have graced her life. Working on canvas, wood & ceramic, she continuously is inspired by her surroundings & world events.

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    Jude Hayland

    Jude Hayland

    I have been a writer of fiction for many years, initially as a short story writer for women’s magazines when I was published extensively, nationally and internationally.

    After completing an M.A. in Creative Writing, I turned to full length fiction and have now written four novels with a fifth close to completion. My novels are character driven – their genre is book group/commercial/literary crossover with themes of the complexities of family life, relationships and the influence of the past upon present lives. Set in the latter years of the 20th century and the opening decade of the 21st, each novel is a standalone story.

    My fifth novel is something of a departure for me: set in London during WW2 with themes of conscientious objection as well as duty and familial obligation, it is my first venture into what can be considered historic fiction.

    In addition to writing, I run creative writing classes and workshops and enjoy speaking to a wide range of societies and groups about my creative process and my long writing career.

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    Patrissia Cuberos

    Patrissia Cuberos

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    Colombian born, British by adoption and love, I was born again as a writer in this foreign language, with the millennium. From rags to riches, classical and Tango singer, dancer, love hats. This is my author’s hat with The Physics of Passion trilogy. The Secret Life of a God, 3rd Edition will be at my table, together with the first Edition of The Trials and Tribulations of Mary Bennet, soon to be a TV series.

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    Diana Bell

    Diana Bell

    Diana is a multi media artist using installation, sculpture and painting. She has been commissioned for six public sculptures in Oxford and has won awards for her sculpture and her work in hospital. She has exhibited widely in the UK and Europe including Grenoble, Bonn, Leiden, Padua, Greece and Romania, also Perm and Sydney. Diana has published four books of paintings and poetry the most recent titled ‘That’s Life, Let’s Face It’.

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    Walton Street Writers

    Walton Street Writers, Oxford

    Walton Street Writers is a writing group founded by Sara Banerji. We meet regularly to share our writing, and thoughts on life, americanos and flat whites. We aim to be helpful to each other, and offer observations in an open and uncritical way. We have published several anthologies including Tales from a Bookshop, Tales from a Café, and most recently, Côte Tales (2024) which you can find on Amazon.

    Writers whose work features in Côte Tales:

    Anne Harrap, Catherine Hurst, Charles Bidwell, Harold Roffey, J.M Kennedy, Jane Spiro, Jenny Burrage, Keith McClellan, M.S. Clary, Neil Hancox, Sara Banerji, Valerie Dearlove and Simon Howard.

    Additional members of Walton Street Writers not mentioned above are Maria Armero, Carol Lange, Sheila Johnson and Julie Dyson.

    Several members have published novels, memoirs and poetry, and collections of their own stories.

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    Nü Editions

    Nü Editions

    nü editions is a uk-based independent publisher that aims to introduce original, innovative poetical works that provoke thinking, through bilingual productions.

    Oxford Poetry Slam

    What's happening on the day? 

    Free Talks & Poetry Slam Programme

    Throughout the day we have a packed schedule full of exciting and informative sessions for all attendees. 

    Join us on Sunday July 12, thanks to The Oxford Festival of the Arts, and discover your next favourite book in the ‘Big School – the main hall of Magdalen College School: entrance Cowley Place just off The Plain.

    But that isn’t all. Off the High Street approaching Magdalen Bridge is an entrance to the Rose Garden Gazebo/Bar where you can listen to poetry organised by The Oxford Poetry Circle.

    In the Junior School Hall, to the left of the Gazebo, there will be speaker events. In the case of bad weather some of the poetry will take place there too.

    Who's Speaking?

    Where to find us

    The Venue

    Contact

    Magdalen College School
    Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ

    Directions

    By Car: The M40, M4 and A34 provide easy access to Oxford from London and the south. The M40 links Birmingham to Oxford from the north. The A420 and A40 approach Oxford from the west.

    Parking: We are unable to offer parking for Festival events. Parking in Oxford city centre is limited. Visitors are advised to use one of the five Park & Ride systems, which are all clearly signposted from the Oxford Ring Road. The nearest car park to MCS is at St Clement’s Street, OX4 1AB.

    By Bus: Oxford has an extensive network of local buses, making it easy to visit the town centre from every direction. The main Festival site is a short 5-10 minute walk from central bus stops. The closest bus stops are The Plain (Cowley Road) and St Clement’s. There are also fast and frequent bus services from central London (closest stop St Clement’s).

    By Train: Oxford has a centrally located train station with frequent and direct train services from London and Reading, as well as from Birmingham via Banbury and Coventry. Oxford Parkway station, north of the city, serves London Marylebone. The main Festival site is a 25-minute walk from the station.

    Magdalen College School Map

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