Books & Spoken Word

Festival of the Future City 2017

Date: Tuesday, Sep 19 2017 - Friday, Oct 20 2017
Venue: Various venues
Artists
David Olusoga, Claudia Rankine, Kit de Waal, George Monbiot, Sabrina Mahfouz, Sian Norris

Bristol Fesival of Ideas second Festival of the Future City takes place from October 18 to October 20. Set over three days the festival – which aims to be the largest public debate about the future of cities – brings together writers, artists, politicians, scientists, academics, journalists, filmmakers and others. The festival will explore key issues for the future of our cities: how we can solve growing inequality and segregation; build healthy cities and places; foster sustainable cities; and explore a future of devolved powers.

Writers appearing include David Olusoga, Claudia Rankine, Kit de Waal, Sabrina Mahfouz, Vanessa Kisuule, Sian Norris, Inua Ellams and George Monbiot.

The Festival of the Future City runs from October 18 to October 20.

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For day-to-day events and timings please visit www.ideasfestival.co.uk/seasons/festival-future-city/

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By joe melia, Thursday, Aug 31 2017

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