Poetry Bake Off
Fri 16 Oct · 20:00
The Community Works Events Space Entrance
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Poetry Bake Off is a live poetry competition held at The Community Works Events Space Entrance in Oxford. The event follows a Bake Off format with signature, technical, and showstopper rounds. Tickets are priced between £7.00 and £12.62.
A live poetry competition like no other! Three rounds in the classic Bake Off format - Signature, Technical and Showstopper poems
Poetry Bake Off beats Poetry into the batter of Bake Off - a live poetry competition like no other
Five poets perform head to head over three rounds: Signature, Technical & Showstopper
Will their words on the page rise to the challenge?
Will their formal skill be worthy of a handshake?
Will their performances reveal a soggy bottom?
Your hosts Tina Sederholm and Andy Melhuish will be mixing up the fun and keeping your ovens hot. Featuring two shining stars of the poetry world as special guest judges - who will be revealed soon!
Doors open at 7.30. Performances start at 8. Join us for the most delicious poetry event of the year!!!
*please note: no actual baking will take place*
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Frequently asked questions
Poetry Bake Off takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 20:00.
Poetry Bake Off is held at The Community Works Events Space Entrance in Oxford (1 Becket Street, Oxford, OX1 1PP).
Tickets for Poetry Bake Off range from £7 to £12.62. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Community Works Events Space Entrance can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Poetry Bake Off 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.
Poetry Bake Off
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Poetry Bake Off is a live poetry competition held at The Community Works Events Space Entrance in Oxford. The event follows a Bake Off format with signature, technical, and showstopper rounds. Tickets are priced between £7.00 and £12.62.
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Organiser’s full description
A live poetry competition like no other! Three rounds in the classic Bake Off format - Signature, Technical and Showstopper poems
Poetry Bake Off beats Poetry into the batter of Bake Off - a live poetry competition like no other
Five poets perform head to head over three rounds: Signature, Technical & Showstopper
Will their words on the page rise to the challenge?
Will their formal skill be worthy of a handshake?
Will their performances reveal a soggy bottom?
Your hosts Tina Sederholm and Andy Melhuish will be mixing up the fun and keeping your ovens hot. Featuring two shining stars of the poetry world as special guest judges - who will be revealed soon!
Doors open at 7.30. Performances start at 8. Join us for the most delicious poetry event of the year!!!
*please note: no actual baking will take place*
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Poetry Bake Off?
Poetry Bake Off takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 20:00.
Where is Poetry Bake Off taking place?
Poetry Bake Off is held at The Community Works Events Space Entrance in Oxford (1 Becket Street, Oxford, OX1 1PP).
How much are tickets for Poetry Bake Off?
Tickets for Poetry Bake Off range from £7 to £12.62. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Poetry Bake Off?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Community Works Events Space Entrance can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Poetry Bake Off?
Tickets for Poetry Bake Off 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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