York Poets' Corner (August)
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York Poets' Corner will meet at SPARK York in York on August 28, 2026. The event begins at 18:00 and requires a £6.13 ticket. Attendees can join for structured talks and workshops featuring a poet each month.
A coterie of people meeting to socialise and share the craft of poetry.
Join us for structured talks and workshops with a feature poet each month, followed by opportunities to socialise with like minded creatives.
This month, we are joined by Olivia Mulligan.
Olivia's poetry collection, 'Poems on the Gatepost', was featured on BBC Radio, and she is Poet Laureate for a weekly slot on BBC Radio York. She has written poetry for children and regularly runs poetry workshops.
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York Poets' Corner (August) takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:00.
York Poets' Corner (August) is held at SPARK York in York (17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB).
Tickets for York Poets' Corner (August) are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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York Poets' Corner will meet at SPARK York in York on August 28, 2026. The event begins at 18:00 and requires a £6.13 ticket. Attendees can join for structured talks and workshops featuring a poet each month.
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A coterie of people meeting to socialise and share the craft of poetry.
Join us for structured talks and workshops with a feature poet each month, followed by opportunities to socialise with like minded creatives.
This month, we are joined by Olivia Mulligan.
Olivia's poetry collection, 'Poems on the Gatepost', was featured on BBC Radio, and she is Poet Laureate for a weekly slot on BBC Radio York. She has written poetry for children and regularly runs poetry workshops.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is York Poets' Corner (August)?
York Poets' Corner (August) takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:00.
Where is York Poets' Corner (August) taking place?
York Poets' Corner (August) is held at SPARK York in York (17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB).
How much are tickets for York Poets' Corner (August)?
Tickets for York Poets' Corner (August) are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for York Poets' Corner (August)?
Tickets for York Poets' Corner (August) 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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Price
£6.13
Date
Until Friday, 28 August 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 12°C · chance of rain 53% · wind 30 km/h
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