Poetry Events Across the UK
240 upcoming poetry events in 24 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 240 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 240 events
FREEPoetry Festival
📍 SOAS Gallery
FREEBorrow a poet from The Poets Library
📍 Cork City Library
FREEA Commons Ceilidh
📍 GalGael Trust
FREECreative Practice Showcase
📍 The Twelfth House UK
FREESalmon Poetry Reading with Phil Lynch, Nessa O'Mahony and Orla Martin
📍 Books Upstairs
FREEGetting Started With Poetry
📍 The Community Works
Typewriter Poetry with Molly Ovenden
📍 books on the walls
£10.00
FREE2 Weeks of Words: Absurd Poetry by Al Holloway
📍 The Creative Place Northampton
FREECreative Writing
📍 Rebuild with Hope Wigan
FREEWord Central with guest poet Paul Cookson!!
📍 Manchester Central Library
Southmead Creative Writers
📍 Southmead Development Trust
FREEEdinburgh School of Poets Afternoon Open Mic
📍 Scottish Poetry Library
FREESHARED READING in association with The Reader - Human Natures
📍 The Manchester Museum
Pieces of Palestine
📍 Cafe Palestina
£10.00
Mathew Hall Poetry
FREEEdinburgh School of Poets Morning Open Mic
📍 Scottish Poetry Library
FREEPoetry Picnic
📍 Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool
FREELGBTQ+ Writing Group
📍 London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
RED SWAN // THE AMBUSHED POETS // PEBBLE DAISY // CONUNDRUM
📍 The Frog and Fiddle
Charlotte de Graaf
📍 Toulouse Lautrec
FREE2 Weeks of Words: Martin Johns poetry drop in
📍 The Creative Place Northampton
Whales, monkeys, dragons, bears, dogs , ghost ships and green men.
📍 1 Riverside Esplanade
£11.55 - £13.70
Charlotte de Graaf
📍 Toulouse Lautrec
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📍 Leith Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many poetry events are on in the UK?
There are currently 240+ 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.