Poetry Events Across the UK
242 upcoming poetry events in 24 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 242 upcoming poetry events across the UK, spanning 24 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 24 of 242 events
FREEStorytelling Day at Provan Hall
📍 Provan Hall
FREECreative Writing & Poetry Workshop Part 2 - FREE
📍 North Harrow Community Library
FREELaunch of Watershed Commonwealth River Poetry Anthology
📍 The Briggait
In Search of London's Poets: Confidence Edition
📍 Lush Spa Oxford Street
£38.00
FREESunday 5pm
📍 170a Drury Ln
One Mountain: Sold Performance
📍 Coastguard Arts Centre
£14.88
Creative Souls Poetry Night
📍 The Bedford
FREECORNWALL POETRY LIBRARY PRESENTS: Alan Bleakley / Ann Gray / David Woolley
📍 18 Lower Market St
Poet's Palace Brighton
📍 Daltons
£6.13 - £15.87
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Dünyada
📍 The Cockpit
Southmead Creative Writers
📍 Southmead Development Trust
Voicing the Void Presents - Feeling Unseen, Seen – Unheard, Heard
📍 Olive Tree House
£11.55 - £25.00
FREEReading Friends Poetry Group
📍 Bath Central Library
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Poetry Reading in the Garden Room
📍 Coleridge Cottage
FREEPoetry at Sweeneys
📍 Sweeney's on the Park
FREEBetween The Lines - Poetry Night
📍 The Bristol Folk House
Voicing the Void Presents - One Memory, five sentences
📍 Olive Tree House
£11.55 - £25.00
Left-field Place Writing Workshop with Antony Rowland
📍 1 In 12 Club
£8.30
FREEPoetry Atelier
📍 The Coffee Corner
FREECreative Talent Performance Night
📍 62 Seamoor Rd
Diamonds and Rust Poetry with Hannah Norris
📍 Broadway Cinema
£5.04 - £9.38
Poetry Juice at NEON bar
📍 Neon
£7.21
VEX: Spoken Word Collective
📍 Ventnor Exchange
Token Queers- charity night of drag music and poetry
📍 Wharf Chambers
£6.13 - £16.96
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many poetry events are on in the UK?
There are currently 240+ upcoming poetry events listed across 24 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most poetry events happening?
The most active places for poetry events right now are Bristol, London, Glasgow, Southampton, Manchester. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free poetry events?
Yes — several of the current poetry listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for poetry events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.