Yorkshire's Biggest Book Celebration Come and meet over 200 authors and vendors in vibrant Leeds and enjoy anunforgettable festival weekend. This is your chance to buy signed books, chat to authors AND party the night away with them at the Gothic Ball. Don't miss this must-attend occasion for literary lovers of all genres. This year, the festival will be spread across two unmissable days and two locations: Royal Armouries Hall (RAH) andNew Dock Hall (NDH). See below for full details. Your Line-up Friday October 24th, 2025 - First Signing Day in RAH 11am to 4.30pm (with a break for lunch) Saturday October 25th, 2025 - Second Signing Day in RAH 9am to 4.00pm (with a short break for lunch) Saturday October 25th, 2025 - First and Only Signing Day in NDH 10am to 5pm (with a break for lunch) Saturday Panels / Talks 1pm to 5pm - Mixture of talks/readings/panels tbc in BURY THEATRE More details to follow such as which authors will be taking part Bury Theatre can seat a maximum of 250 people Included in the price of your ticket, subject to availability Saturday's After Party 7.30pm to 1am - Gothic Ball & Dinner in RAH Gothic and/or Halloween dress mandatory Charity auction with various lots up for grabs You will enjoy a complimentary drink and a delicious three-course meal, plus disco + other spooky surprises! ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS catered for Over 18s only Ticket Tiers Excelsior Package (Register in RAH at 11am on Friday) THE access all areas ticket (entry to both days and Gothic Ball) Includes your exclusive BUMPER VIP SWAG BAG (which can only be collected on Friday) Saturday @ 10am (NDH): a very special VIP surprise awaits you... Includes your special festival lanyard VIP Ticket (Register in RAH at 11am on Friday) You get all of the above, but this ticket does not include the Gothic Ball REMINDER: the bumper swag bag can only be collected on Friday Saturday Treat Ticket (Register in RAH at 9am) Access from 9am to 5pm on Saturday Includes TREAT BAG (more compact version of the VIP swag bag) Includes special festival lanyard General Admission Ticket (Saturday) (Register in NDH at 11.30am) Entry to Saturday's signings from 11:30am 5pm Includes your festival wristband PLEASE NOTE: whether you buy Excelsior, VIP, Treat or GA - all tickets gain you access to both halls. It's only entry time that differs. Carers:everyone at AATA must be ticketed. However, certified carers may purchase a GA ticket at 19.50 and accompany the person they care for across the entire weekend of signings and talks. Please just email us and we'll make a note on our system that you're a carer and are allowed in earlier than the stated entry time on ticket.There are no discount tickets for the Ball. Anyone with concerns about accessibility on the day may approach a member of staff at any time. Queues may be a concern but authors and their assistants plus event staff are on hand to help.Read the RA's Accessibility Information:Click here [https://royalarmouriesconferenceandevents.org/about/accessibility/] Children 12 and overare welcome at our signings but will need a full-price ticket. Anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult due to mature themes. Babes in arms are allowed (no ticket required) but the event is too busy for toddlers. Talks/panels, readings and Q&As with authors - to be announced closer to the time (no separate ticket is required for these) Line-up subject to change, life happens! ★★★Lunch items will be sold on site Find Out More Facebook page http://facebook.com/authorsatthearmouries Facebook group http://facebook.com/groups/authorsatthearmouries Instagram http://instagram.com/authorsatthearmouries Website http://authorsatthearmouries.online/aata25/