European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade
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The European Poetry Festival returns to Liverpool this autumn, bringing its celebrated Camarade event to the Open Eye Gallery on Sunday 4 October 2026, with proceedings commencing at 2.30pm. The afternoon will unfold as a rolling programme of live poetry performances, featuring a diverse array of poets from across Europe and the United Kingdom, underscoring the festival’s expansive international character. The Open Eye Gallery provides an appropriately open, gallery-style ambience for the readings, which will move fluidly between languages, stylistic approaches and individual voices, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. Entry to the event is entirely free of charge, and there is no requirement to book in advance, welcoming all who wish to attend.
The afternoon will unfold as a rolling programme of live poetry performances, featuring a diverse array of poets from across Europe and the United Kingdom. The event will move fluidly between languages, stylistic approaches and individual voices, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.
The performances will be presented by pairs of poets, each presenting brand new works of live literature, made specifically for the day. This unique celebration of collaboration and literary performance will draw upon the local Liverpudlian poetry scene as well as visiting poets.
The event is free to attend and there is no requirement to book in advance. It will take place at the Open Eye Gallery, commencing at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 14:30.
European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade is held at Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool (19 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP).
Entry to European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade is free.
The forecast for European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade is Partly cloudy · 16°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Open Eye Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade
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The European Poetry Festival returns to Liverpool this autumn, bringing its celebrated Camarade event to the Open Eye Gallery on Sunday 4 October 2026, with proceedings commencing at 2.30pm. The afternoon will unfold as a rolling programme of live poetry performances, featuring a diverse array of poets from across Europe and the United Kingdom, underscoring the festival’s expansive international character. The Open Eye Gallery provides an appropriately open, gallery-style ambience for the readings, which will move fluidly between languages, stylistic approaches and individual voices, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. Entry to the event is entirely free of charge, and there is no requirement to book in advance, welcoming all who wish to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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The afternoon will unfold as a rolling programme of live poetry performances, featuring a diverse array of poets from across Europe and the United Kingdom. The event will move fluidly between languages, stylistic approaches and individual voices, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.
The performances will be presented by pairs of poets, each presenting brand new works of live literature, made specifically for the day. This unique celebration of collaboration and literary performance will draw upon the local Liverpudlian poetry scene as well as visiting poets.
The event is free to attend and there is no requirement to book in advance. It will take place at the Open Eye Gallery, commencing at 2.30pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade?
European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade takes place on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 14:30.
Where is European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade taking place?
European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade is held at Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool (19 Mann Island, Liverpool, L3 1BP).
How much are tickets for European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade?
Entry to European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade is free.
What will the weather be like at European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade?
The forecast for European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade is Partly cloudy · 16°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Open Eye Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade?
Tickets for European Poetry Festival: Liverpool Camarade can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Sunday, 4 October 2026
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