Poetry Events Across the UK
250 upcoming poetry events in 24 towns and cities
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 250 upcoming poetry events across the UK, spanning 24 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 24 of 250 events
Bad Betty Live, 18th September
📍 New Art Exchange
£7.21 - £16.96
FREEThe Landscapes We Carry: Poems of Place, Family and Belonging
📍 Typewronger Books
Morecambe Poetry Festival 2026 18th to 20th September
📍 Morecambe Winter Gardens
'Monster’- a spoken word performance in a private home in West London
📍 Shepherd's Bush
£16.96
BIG BRUE & STRIPY DUCK BOOKSHOP BRUTON PRESENTS:
📍 At the Chapel
£11.55
CROWSFEST '26 #5 - MITCHELL LANE / VINYLGLASS / BARE POETS + MORE
📍 The Ship Inn, Court Lodge Road, Gillingham
£6.13
Stanza 25 – an afternoon of good poetry at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
📍 Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Poetry Battle — Bob Geldof & Dominic West
📍 Hauser & Wirth
Mark Oakley 'I will lament, and love' a day exploring George Herbert
📍 The Royal Foundation of St. Katharine
£50.00 - £145.00
SOLD OUTScots Language Awards 2026
📍 RRS Discovery Centre
Sold out at source
Oxford Poetry Library Reading: Catherine Redford & Alex Corrin-Tachibana
📍 Oxford Poetry Library
£2.00 - £10.00
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Freshers World Edinburgh
📍 Shanghai Club Edinburgh
Flipping the Narrative — Adwoa Aboah, Helen Fielding & Catherine Goodman
📍 Hauser & Wirth
Reading Simon Armitage
📍 The Poetry Pharmacy Lab
£15.00
Re-Enchant: September
📍 The Cockpit
Morecambe Poetry Fest: Brian Bilston & Attila the Stockbroker
📍 Morecambe Winter Gardens
From £25.00
An Evening of Poetry with Flapjack Press!
📍 Chorlton Library
Free - £6.00
Poetry Mondays -Songs of Freedom-
📍 Jamboree
Ninush
📍 The Poetry Club, SWG3 Glasgow
The Poetry Surgery - Whitley Bay
📍 Whitley Bay Library
Waterstones York: Tidings Poetry Quarterly with Kimberly Campanello
📍 City Screen Picturehouse
£5.00 - £15.00
Yorkshire Poets Society with Toria Garbutt and slam-style open-mic
📍 The Attic
Southmead Creative Writers
📍 Southmead Development Trust
Culture of Peace: Poetry, Cultural Expression and Dialogue for Peace
📍 Universal Peace Federation - UK HQ
£11.55
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many poetry events are on in the UK?
There are currently 250+ upcoming poetry events listed across 24 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most poetry events happening?
The most active places for poetry events right now are Bristol, London, Glasgow, Southampton, Nottingham. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free poetry events?
Yes — several of the current poetry listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for poetry events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.