Forthcoming Events

Monday, 23 November 2026
An Evening of Ghost Stories with Robert Lloyd Parry

Robert Lloyd Parry has edited three anthologies for Swan River Press that examine the literary influence of M. R. James on his contemporaries. He returns, for one night only, to Gallery X to read two of the greatest tales by James’s followers – “Between Sunset and Moonrise” by Richard Malden and “The Moon-Gazer” by the enigmatic DNJ. This event is free, but space is limited, so be sure to book in advance.

Friday, 27 November – Saturday, 28 November 2026
Dublin Small Press Fair, Pearse Street Library, Dublin

Swan River Press will have a display at the Dublin Small Press Fair at Pearse Street Library in Dublin. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat.

Friday, 30 April – Sunday, 2 May 2027
Norncon, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Swan River Press will have a display at Norncon in Belfast. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat.

Previous Events 2026

Saturday, 26 September 2026
Doors Into the Darkness, Queen’s University, Belfast

Publisher Brian J. Showers will be participating in a panel entitled “Strange Business: Publishing Weird Fiction” as part of Queen’s University’s Doors Into Darkness: A Day of Weird Fiction taking place at the Seamus Heaney Centre. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is essential. Swan River Press stalwart Reggie Chamberlain-King will also be in attendance. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, 9 July 2026
Swedenborg House, London, England

As one of the events accompanying the exhibition That Large Ghost, curated by Jack Catling, Swedenborg House is hosting the launch for the paperback edition of A Mystery of Remnant and Other Absences: a collection of short stories and works by B. Catling. Join us for a conversation between the editors of the collection, Iain Sinclair and Victor Rees, held at Swedenborg Hall.

Friday, 12 June – Saturday, 13 June 2026
Dublin Rare Book Fair, Flux Studios, Chatham Row

We’ll be exhibiting at the new Dublin Rare Book Fair this June at Flux Studios. There will be a lot of antiquarian, vintage, and modern firsts available, and we’ll bring our standard assortment of titles, including some rarities that can only be bought in person. Hope to see you there!

Friday, 8 May – Saturday, 9 May 2026
Norncon, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Swan River Press will have a display at the inaugural Norncon in Belfast. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat. Note that the trade hall will only be open on Saturday.

Previous Events 2025

Friday, 28 November – Saturday, 29 November 2025
Dublin Small Press Fair, Pearse Street Library, Dublin

Thursday, 30 October – Sunday, 2 November 2025
World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, United Kingdom

Swan River Press will have a table in the trade hall at World Fantasy in Brighton, October/November 2025. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat. Hope to see you there!

Friday, 18 April – Monday, 21 April 2025
Eastercon, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Swan River Press will have a table in the trade hall at Eastercon in Belfast, April 2025. Also in attendance will be Helen Grant and Lynda E. Rucker. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat. Hope to see you there!

Previous Events 2024

Friday, 7 June 2024
An Evening of Folk Horror with Robert Lloyd Parry

Join us at Gallery X for a night of chilling tales and eerie folklore with renowned storyteller Robert Lloyd Parry. Dive into the world of folk horror through haunting narratives including “Randalls Round” by Eleanor Scott and “The Sparsholt Stone” by A. C. Benson. This event is free, but space is limited, so be sure to book in advance.

Previous Events 2023

Saturday, 28 October 2023
Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin, Ireland

In this special live edition of the Three Castles Burning podcast, historian Donal Fallon is joined by author and publisher Brian J. Showers of Swan River Press and the actor Kathy Rose O’Brien. They’ll delve into the works of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (of course), Katharine Tynan and Dorothy Macardle. Listen to the podcast episode here.

Friday, 15 September – Sunday, 17 September 2023
Fantasycon 2023, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Swan River Press will have a table in the trade hall at Fantasycon in Birmingham this September. Also in attendance will be Timothy J. Jarvis and James Everington. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat. Hope to see you there!

Previous Events 2022

Tuesday, 26 July – Friday, 29 July 2022
Gothic Interruptions, Trinity College, Dublin

Swan River Press will have a table this year at Gothic Interruptions: The 16th International Gothic Association Conference at Trinity College, Dublin. I’m not sure if the trade hall is open to the public, but do stop by for a chat and to browse our books if you can.

Thursday, 26 May – Sunday, 29 May 2022
Chillercon, Scarborough, United Kingdom

Swan River Press will have a table in the trade hall at Chillercon in Scarborough this May. As usual, we’ll have an assortment of books and happy to talk to anyone who would like to come by for a chat. Hope to see you there!