Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers
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Bar Saint James in Swansea hosts the Uplands Poetry Night on 7 October 2026 as a forthcoming cultural gathering featuring Owen Sheers alongside various guest writers. The evening will present a series of student and community readings followed by question-and-answer sessions within a networking atmosphere. Admission is priced between zero and eight pounds, though access for visitors remains subject to availability rather than an open-door policy. This theatrical celebration of verse invites participants to witness the intimate power of live poetry before it concludes that autumn evening.
An evening of poetry with guest writers, Q&A, student & community readings, bar and networking. All welcome
Uplands Poetry Night is an exciting new collaboration between Swansea University Creative Writing and Poetry Into Light CIC, previously supported by Literature Wales and currently sponsored by Seventh Quarry Press.
These events offer a vibrant and supportive space for sharing, listening and socialising. Enjoy established poets reading alongside up-and-coming voices from across Swansea University and the local poetry community.
This will be a monthly poetry night with readings on the first Weds of each month, held in the upstairs rooms of Bar St James.
Co-curated by: Prof. Owen Sheers (Swansea University), Dr Guinevere Clark, (Poetry into Light CIC) & CJ Wagstaff (Swansea University PhD candidate).
Enquiries or to book a reading slot please email info@poetryintolight.org
Please note open mic slots are limited to 4 poets.
Doors open 6.15pm, readings start at 6.45pm.
Venue: Bar St James, 30 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0PB
FREE TO STUDENTS!
NEXT 2026 EVENT: Nov 2nd
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Frequently asked questions
Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers takes place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 18:30.
Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers is held at Bar Saint James in Swansea (30 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, SA2 0PB).
Tickets for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers range from £0 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers is Clear · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bar Saint James can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers 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.
Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers
Editorial Summary
Bar Saint James in Swansea hosts the Uplands Poetry Night on 7 October 2026 as a forthcoming cultural gathering featuring Owen Sheers alongside various guest writers. The evening will present a series of student and community readings followed by question-and-answer sessions within a networking atmosphere. Admission is priced between zero and eight pounds, though access for visitors remains subject to availability rather than an open-door policy. This theatrical celebration of verse invites participants to witness the intimate power of live poetry before it concludes that autumn evening.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
An evening of poetry with guest writers, Q&A, student & community readings, bar and networking. All welcome
Uplands Poetry Night is an exciting new collaboration between Swansea University Creative Writing and Poetry Into Light CIC, previously supported by Literature Wales and currently sponsored by Seventh Quarry Press.
These events offer a vibrant and supportive space for sharing, listening and socialising. Enjoy established poets reading alongside up-and-coming voices from across Swansea University and the local poetry community.
This will be a monthly poetry night with readings on the first Weds of each month, held in the upstairs rooms of Bar St James.
Co-curated by: Prof. Owen Sheers (Swansea University), Dr Guinevere Clark, (Poetry into Light CIC) & CJ Wagstaff (Swansea University PhD candidate).
Enquiries or to book a reading slot please email info@poetryintolight.org
Please note open mic slots are limited to 4 poets.
Doors open 6.15pm, readings start at 6.45pm.
Venue: Bar St James, 30 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0PB
FREE TO STUDENTS!
NEXT 2026 EVENT: Nov 2nd
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers?
Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers takes place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers taking place?
Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers is held at Bar Saint James in Swansea (30 Uplands Crescent, Uplands, SA2 0PB).
How much are tickets for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers?
Tickets for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers range from £0 to £8. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers?
The forecast for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers is Clear · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Bar Saint James can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers?
Tickets for Uplands Poetry Night: with Owen Sheers 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.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Bar Saint James
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Price
Free – £8
Date
Until Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time
Weather
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