BookBar in Conversation with Elif Shafak [SOLD OUT]
Friday, September 19, 2025 6:15 pm
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Saatchi Gallery -
Approx 1hr 15 min -
£12.50 -
Sold Out
BookBar is bringing the social side of reading to the Saatchi Gallery with a conversation with author and activist Elif Shafak, in partnership with the Chelsea Arts Festival. Following their sold-out event at BookBar Chelsea in June, BookBar founder Chrissy Ryan and Elif Shafak return for one more night to discuss Elif’s latest novel, There Are Rivers in the Sky. Set between two continents over two thousand years, There Are Rivers in the Sky is full of Elif’s rich storytelling, following Arthur, a Victorian child, fascinated by stories of Ancient Mesopotamia; Narin, a teenage girl who journeys from contemporary Turkey to Iraq; and Zaleekhah, a heartbroken hydrologist living on the River Thames.
Event Information
Ticket Information
£12.50
SOLD OUT
Venue Address
Saatchi Gallery
Duke of York’s HQ
King’s Rd
London
SW3 4RY
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Cadogan
Cadogan’s association with Chelsea began over 300 years ago. Since then, the Cadogan Estate has become one of London’s most characterful neighbourhoods, stretching north along Sloane Street, south through Sloane Square and along the King’s Road.
Cadogan is a family business, property manager, investor and developer. They are committed to investing in the long-term success of Chelsea, while safeguarding its future vibrancy.
Chelsea Arts Festival x Bags of Ethics x Quentin Jones Tote Bag - Limited Edition
A limited-edition tote designed by artist and filmmaker Quentin Jones, made exclusively for Chelsea Arts Festival 2026. With its punk-inspired energy and unmistakable Jones style, this is no ordinary tote - it’s a little piece of wearable art, designed to go everywhere with you and keep the spirit of the festival alive.
£1 goes to The Wings of Hope Children’s Charity
£1 goes to Create Arts, Chelsea Arts Festival’s official charity
Shipping: Collection only from Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ. To be collected during the Chelsea Arts Festival dates between 10am and 6pm 16th - 20th September.
