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Into the Woods with Poet Will Burns: A Family Poetry Adventure at The Roald Dahl Museum
📍 The Roald Dahl Museum
Raymond Antrobus in conversation with Mark Oakley
📍 Southwark Cathedral
FREESpoken Word with Steam Down | Sound & Memory | Your Story Festival
📍 Union Chapel, Sunday School Hall Entrance
Everything Poetry Night: 7th September
📍 The Oystercatcher
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The Creative Writing Breakfast at Poetry Pharmacy Friday 11th Sept 2026
📍 Poetry Pharmacy
£33.22 - £39.71
FREESpoken Word with Steam Down | Voices of Resistance | Your Story Festival
📍 Union Chapel, Sunday School Hall Entrance
From The Edda
📍 The Cockpit
Fingers of Flame: The typewriter poetry slam
📍 Off Broadway
Mark Oakley 'I will lament, and love' a day exploring George Herbert
📍 The Royal Foundation of St. Katharine
£50.00 - £145.00
Re-Enchant: September
📍 The Cockpit
FREEBeyond the Bayeux Tapestry: Poetry and Performance
📍 Poetry Café
Poets of the Fall
📍 O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
FREESt Olave Guided Poetry Pilgrimage through the City of London
📍 St Olave's Church, Hart Street
LifeLines – Poetry, Dance and Music
📍 Conway Hall
Re-Enchant: November
📍 The Cockpit
Haute & Freddy
📍 Heaven
Haute & Freddy
📍 Heaven
Gvllow
📍 Downstairs at The Dome
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Poetry Room in Brixton & Buntu after-party
📍 Arch 535
From £5.00
Held
📍 London Barfly
Da Poetry Jam
📍 Soul Mama Islington
The Clause
📍 Scala
Cirque Alice
📍 Royal Festival Hall
Cirque Alice
📍 Royal Festival Hall
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Poetry in London — Guide
Poetry events in London are a celebration of words and emotions, offering a glimpse into the human experience through carefully crafted verses. Poets share their work at open mic nights in local bars or pub function rooms, where both seasoned readers and newcomers can perform, fostering a sense of community and dialogue among participants and audience alike.
These events typically occur monthly, providing a regular platform for poets to express themselves and engage with the literary community. Expect an intimate atmosphere where poetry takes centre stage, often accompanied by live music or visual art, creating a rich tapestry of artistic expression that resonates deeply with those who appreciate the power of language.