City Lit Mental Wealth Festival

City Lit is thrilled to announce the tenth annual Mental Wealth Festival, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. Running from 10th-12th October, with special taster sessions starting on 7th October, this year’s festival will feature a vibrant lineup of inspiring talks, workshops, and panel discussions, available both online and in-person.

To mark a decade of the Mental Wealth Festival, City Lit has assembled an impressive roster of contributors, including City Lit Fellow and award-winning artist Sir Grayson Perry, promising an extraordinary celebration of mental health and well-being. With tickets now available, attendees will have access to a variety of experiences aimed at supporting and enriching mental health. The festival has grown into one of the college’s flagship events, building momentum year after year.

Festival Highlights: From panel discussions and creative workshops to live performances and interactive experiences, the event will explore all aspects of mental wealth. City Lit has partnered with renowned organisations including Beyond Words, the National Gallery, the Royal Ballet and Opera, Age UK, Bloomsbury Festival, and many more, to present a wide range of free and low-cost events. Activities include in-person and online workshops, talks, exhibitions, and performances, all focused on fostering mental well-being.

Speakers Include:

• Sir Grayson Perry – City Lit Fellow and award-winning artist
• Paul Farmer –  City Lit Fellow and CEO of Age UK 
• Mark Malcomson CBE – Principal and Chief Executive of City Lit
• Baroness Hollins – City Lit Fellow, Patron of the Mental Wealth Festival, and founder, editor and lead author of the Books Beyond Words series
• Jess Baker – Chartered business psychologist and co-author of the award-winning book, The Super-Helper Syndrome
• Hope Virgo – Author and multi-award-winning advocate for people with eating disorders
• Matt Ottley – Internationally acclaimed and award-winning neurodiverse artist, author, and composer
• Lindsay Nicholson – Britain’s most successful lifestyle magazine editor