BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari
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BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester featuring Levi Tafari will occur on 23 October 2026 at The Empty Space in Salford. This event is part of BlackFest 2026 and showcases diverse artists and their creative expressions.
Celebrate BlackFest 2026 Visual Arts with four diverse artists, exhibitions and creativity at Liverpool’s iconic Royal Liver Building.
BlackFest 2026 is COMIN’ ATCHA Manchester!
Join us for an evening of spoken word and poetry as part of the BlackFest 2026 programme, celebrating Black arts, culture, creativity and community.
Headlining the evening is award-winning dub lyrical poet Levi Tafari, alongside an exciting line-up of spoken word artists and performers.
📅 Friday, 23 October 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Empty Space, Manchester
🎟 Standard: £15
🎟 Concession: £10
Come together for a powerful evening of poetry, performance and creative expression as BlackFest 2026 lands in Manchester.
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BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:00.
BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari is held at The Empty Space in Manchester (48 Kansas Avenue, Salford, M50 2GL).
Tickets for BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari range from £11.55 to £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Empty Space can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari 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.
BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari
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BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester featuring Levi Tafari will occur on 23 October 2026 at The Empty Space in Salford. This event is part of BlackFest 2026 and showcases diverse artists and their creative expressions.
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Organiser’s full description
Celebrate BlackFest 2026 Visual Arts with four diverse artists, exhibitions and creativity at Liverpool’s iconic Royal Liver Building.
BlackFest 2026 is COMIN’ ATCHA Manchester!
Join us for an evening of spoken word and poetry as part of the BlackFest 2026 programme, celebrating Black arts, culture, creativity and community.
Headlining the evening is award-winning dub lyrical poet Levi Tafari, alongside an exciting line-up of spoken word artists and performers.
📅 Friday, 23 October 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Empty Space, Manchester
🎟 Standard: £15
🎟 Concession: £10
Come together for a powerful evening of poetry, performance and creative expression as BlackFest 2026 lands in Manchester.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari?
BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari takes place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari taking place?
BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari is held at The Empty Space in Manchester (48 Kansas Avenue, Salford, M50 2GL).
How much are tickets for BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari?
Tickets for BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari range from £11.55 to £16.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Empty Space can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari?
Tickets for BlackFest 2026: Spoken Word Poetry Manchester ft. Levi Tafari 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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