A Station of Stories

Battersea Power Station has launched A Station of Stories, a new year-long celebration of storytelling that brings books, creativity and imagination to life across the riverside neighbourhood in celebration of 2026 being the National Year of Reading.

Across the year, Battersea Power Station will host a series of literary moments designed to turn the iconic landmark into a destination for story lovers of all ages. From playful family experiences to ticketed cultural events, A Station of Stories invites visitors to slow down, get creative and rediscover the joy of a good book.

Plus, Battersea Power Station’s cultural spaces and retailers will continue to bring A Station of Stories to life throughout the year including:

Horrible Histories Live At The Museum

An Unforgettable Family Experience is coming to Ramses & the Pharaoh’s Gold: The Exhibition. For six weeks only from 27th July at Neon at Battersea Power Station, Horrible Histories is taking over the museum! Take a terrible tour of priceless Egyptian artefacts with the great Ramses himself, to enjoying a laugh-out-loud live performance packed with audience participation, including the infamous Mummy Rap.

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Waterstones Battersea Power Station Book Club

Don't miss Waterstones inaugural Battersea Power Station book club meeting on Tuesday 28th July from 7pm, where they'll be discussing Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things'. The book club is free to attend, and will be hosted in The Cinema at Battersea Power Station lounge bar.

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The Odyssey: The Cinema in The Power Station

Calling all book-to-screen fans! Grab your popcorn, find your seat, and settle in at The Cinema in The Power Station for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, showing on the big screen from Friday 17th July. Tickets now on sale.

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Treasure Island at Arches Lane Theatre

Set sail for Arches Lane Theatre at Battersea Power Station and join for a riotous tale of buccaneers and buried treasure. From 30th July until 16th August, don't miss this new theatrical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, with three actors bringing all twelve characters to life on stage.

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Moleskine Reader's Corner: Leave Your Mark

Until September 2026, Moleskine will run an ongoing in-store activation inviting book lovers to share reviews of their favourite reads when visiting their store in Turbine Hall A. These contributions will be collected in a dedicated Moleskine Book Journal, where participants can use the stationery available in-store to write, draw, and creatively decorate their reflections

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Waterstones Battersea Power Station Events

Waterstones Battersea Power Station will be hosting a series of in-store events, including An Evening With George E. Osborn on Wednesday 12th August to discuss his latest book 'Power Play', and on Tuesday 1st September, An Evening With authors Chloë Ashby and Lizzy Stewart as they celebrate their latest books 'Family Friends' and 'The Wreck'.

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Peppa Pig Reading Sessions

Take a seat and prepare for an oink-tastic adventure as the team at the Peppa Pig store read their exclusive book ‘Peppa goes to London’ Monday to Fridays at 12pm, along with another delightful story from their collection of Peppa Pig Favourites.

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Battersea Power Supplies Museum and Gift Shop 'In Conversation' Series

Keep your eyes peeled for ‘In Conversation’ book readings with authors celebrating the architecture and design of Battersea at Battersea Power Supplies Museum and Gift Shop.