The Lit & Sci ( Hebden Bridge Literary & Scientific Society ) is at the heart of our community, hosting events that entertain, inspire, and inform. Run by a dedicated team, we feature speakers from the arts and sciences with wide appeal, often including nationally recognised names.

We welcome suggestions for future topics or speakers from anyone interested in our work— no membership required.

Saturday October 3rd 2026

Kevin Duffy – In conversation about independent publishing, creative risk, and the journey from Hebden Bridge to Hollywood.

Saturday October 31st 2026
Professor Caterina Doglioni: Ghosts in the cosmos: hunting for dark matter

Looking Ahead To Autumn 2026 And Spring 2027

Just a quick note to confirm that we have two events this autumn, both taking place in October. Do not miss out on either of them!

But do not worry, we have a bumper spring planned for you in 2027.

We have Rebecca Papworth CBE coming to talk about her work producing some much loved shows on TV, including The Royle Family. We will also be taking a look at some surprising finds uncovered while mapping out the history of Bradford, the wool capital of the world, as well as hearing some advice on how to be an environmental optimist, despite it all.

Look out for more details about our spring programme on the website and across our social media.

A note about our ticket prices

We have not changed our ticket prices in ten years, but with costs rising everywhere, we have taken the difficult decision to increase the price of our events to £15 from 2027.

We hope you understand the need for the increase, and rest assured that we will continue to bring you the same quality and variety of events that you have come to expect from the Lit & Sci.

Founded in 1905 from a tremendous thirst for knowledge, the Hebden Bridge Literary & Scientific Society has long been a hub for curious minds. We are looking for new committee members to help us shape future events, support publicity, and keep this proud tradition alive. Fancy getting involved? Come and have a chat at our event on September 27th! Or drop us a message.