Poetry Events Across the UK
256 upcoming poetry events in 24 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 256 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 256 events
Durban or Bust!
📍 The Glad Cafe CIC
£10.00
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Poetry Hub
📍 Leith Hill
Bardfest '26: Giants and Kings
📍 Puncknowle
£11.55
The Poetry Stroll: A Dublin Literary Walking Tour, Guided by Song.
📍 Sweny's Pharmacy
€22.42
Poetry Sharing
📍 Sid Chaplin room
Hammer & Tongue Poetry Slam
📍 The Walrus
£6.13 - £8.30
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Styx: An Evening with Nikita Gill - Cardiff
📍 Waterstones
£23.00 - £27.00
Southmead Creative Writers
📍 Southmead Development Trust
FREEReading Friends Poetry Group
📍 Bath Central Library
Spoken Word Society
📍 Flamingos Coffee House, 10 Central Arcade, Leeds , UK, Flamingos-G-Cafe (16), Pride Place-Ground-Events calendar
Soul Ties Reading Evening
📍 Raleigh Chapel
£3.41 - £6.13
Raymond Antrobus in conversation with Mark Oakley
📍 Southwark Cathedral
Poetry, Prose and Passion Tour
📍 Lincoln Cathedral
House of Stanzas
📍 Hope House
From £5.00
Poetry Reading at The Lescar
📍 The Lescar
£4.00
VEX: Spoken Word Collective
📍 Ventnor Exchange
FREECarnival by the sea: Poets of the Fall
📍 Franklin's Gardens
Elemental: T'Articulation's Bi-monthly Spoken Word Event
📍 The Barley Mow
£0.00
Out Of Office - SWG3 Poetry Club - DOMINIQUE
📍 The Poetry Club SWG3
FREEBorrow a Poet from the Poets Library
📍 Cork City Library
FREESpoken Word with Steam Down | Sound & Memory | Your Story Festival
📍 Union Chapel, Sunday School Hall Entrance
FREEPoetography - a Journey in Words and Pictures
📍 University of Stirling
Poetry Reading: Strange Architectures
📍 Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Everything Poetry Night: 7th September
📍 The Oystercatcher
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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.