Exciting schedule of events & talks with authors

May 26, 2026 3 min read

Vertebrate Publishing Author Events and Festivals

Take a look at the exciting schedule of events, festivals and talks coming up with many of our authors. From book launches to adventure festivals celebrating the very best of the outdoors, exclusive talks with the authors at book festivals and more, we have compiled our highlights below!


Natasha Sones, Swimming Wild in South East England

13 June 2026 | Join Natasha Sones at Debrief Adventure Festival 

Author of Swimming Wild South East England, Natasha Sones is speaking at this year's Debrief Adventure Festival. A one-day festival 'about the pull of the outdoors, the lessons found in effort, and the moments that stay with you long after you’ve stopped moving'. Back for it's second year, click here for more information and tickets

 

Markus Stitz Gravel Rides Edinburgh, Fife & the Lothians

13 - 14 June 2026 | Join Markus Stitz at the Stans Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash

As part of the Dirt Dash weekend, join Markus Stitz for a talk. The Stans Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash is a two-day, self-supported bikepacking event around the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors National Park. Click here for more information

 

South Scotland Outdoor Festival 2026

26 - 28 June 2026 | South Scotland Outdoor Festival

Join Sara Barnes, author of The Cold Fix, Elise Downing, author of Walk Britain and John D. Burns, author of Bothy Tales for talks at the 2026 South Scotland Outdoor Festival. The South Scotland Outdoor Festival takes place in the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle and celebrates adventure, culture and community. There are trail races, gravel rides, road cycles and when the riding and running are done there’s live music and inspiring talks. Click here for more information.

 

Natasha Sones Swimming Wild in South East England

27 June 2026 | Join Natasha Sones at 50 Years of Andark Watersports Festival

Author of Swimming Wild South East England, Natasha Sones is taking part in celebrating 50 years of Adark Watersports Festival on Saturday 27 June. She will be giving a talk and selling copies of her book which showcases over 100 of the best outdoor swimming spots in London, the Home Counties and the Isle of Wight. The festival is a three-day celebration with watersports activities, sauna sessions, inspiring talks, special guests, live music, food and more. The event is free, but camping is available to book. Click here for more information.

 

Natasha Sones Swimming Wild in South East England Stanfords Event

7 July 2026 | Adventures in and on the Water with Natasha Sones and Anu Aladin

Join Natasha Sones, author of Swimming Wild in South East England, and Anu Aladin for an evening of paddle and swim stories, practical tips and inspirational ideas at Stanfords, Covent Garden. Both author's books will be available to purchase on the evening for 20% off, but you can also order them as part of your ticket for an even better deal. The event starts at 7pm. Click here for more information and tickets

 

9 July 2026 | Paddleboarding & Urban Swimming Talk plus Book Signing at Alpkit, Kingston

Join Natasha Sones, author of Swimming Wild in South East England, and Anu Aladin for an evening at Alpkit, Kingston. 

Curious about overnight paddleboarding trips, multi-day paddles or urban swims and paddles? Find out how you can have an adventure on the capital’s doorstep, authors Natasha Sones and Anu Aladin will be speaking about how paddleboarding, camping and wild swimming is not just for the coast. Click here for more information and tickets

 

Natasha Sones, Swimming Wild in South East England Alpkit Big Shakeout Festival 2026

25 - 27 September 2026 | Alpkit Big Shakeout 

Join Natasha Sones, author of Swimming Wild in South East England for a talk at this year's Alpkit Big Shakeout. The Big Shakeout blends adventure, community and entertainment. 'Ask returning Big Shakeout-ers what sticks with them, and the talks almost always come up.' Click here for more information