The Poetry Cafe

26/09/2026

Tonight's the night! Come and join us for our National Poetry Day celebration at the Towner. Free entry!

16/09/2026

Not long now! All welcome.

14/09/2026

Dissecting Frogs by Molly Winter Guest Poet September 2026

06/09/2026

Calling all poetry lovers - this beautiful celebration of poetry is coming up on 11th and 12th September. Do come if you can. Co-founded by Nicki Watts, one of the Poetry Cafe hosts.

27/08/2026

We're looking forward to returning after our summer break! Here's what's coming up in September:

19/08/2026

Ten days left to send us your poems! We can't wait to read your wonderings!

14/08/2026

There is still time to enter our competition for National Poetry Day. If you have any poetry on the theme of "wonder" do submit it to us by 31st August. We'd love to read all about it. We're particularly keen to hear from the under 18s amongst you. Happy writing!

30/06/2026

06/06/2026

Coming up on Tuesday. We hope to see you there!

08/05/2026

Several Poetry Cafe poets will be performing at the western lawns tomorrow, along with some Compass poets, from 12:45 until 2pm. Do come along and say hello if you can.