Halloween Poetry Party

Share your favourite spooky poems with us this #SpookySeason at Poet in the City's virtual Halloween Poetry Party. Read more

William Wordsworth: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

An afternoon of poetry, discussion and reflection on life’s big questions through the words of Romantic poet William Wordsworth. This event will take place online. Read more

Anti-Valentine's Poetry Party

An online poetry sharing, celebrating love in all its forms. Read more

Digesting History

Come dine with us online! Take a seat at our digital dining table for a menu of poetry, conversation and film. Read more

Re-Voicing Words

A year on from "Connected Through the Unknown: A Hounslow COVID Archive" we invite Hounslow residents to reflect on the year gone by. Read more

Notes About Now

Featuring new songs by London Sinfonietta from composers setting music to texts created by poets from our projects. Read more

Common Language #1: Universal Basic Income

Pairing poets and activists to unpick the words we hear on the news cycle and social media. Read more

Common Language #2: Borders

Pairing poets and activists & academics to unpick the words we hear on the news cycle and social media. Read more

Newcastle Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women's Rights

We are re-launching Newcastle Herstory, a storytelling series diving into feminist histories and contemporary activist narratives. Read more

Common Language #3: Safe Housing | Ellen Moran & Ghazal Haqani

Pairing poets and activists to unpack the words you hear in the news and on social media. Read more

Exeter Herstory: An Unfinished Fight for Women’s Rights

Exeter Herstory is the launch of a storytelling series diving into feminist histories to consider new pathways for change. Read more

What story do you want to tell about Newcastle?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Newcastle. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard. Read more

What story do you want to tell about Exeter?

We're inviting young leaders, creatives and arts professionals to join us for a lively and open discussion about the arts scene in Exeter. Join us to map your city and have your voice heard. Read more

Mother Knows: Poems of Maternal Might

Join us as we unearth epic and intimate stories of motherhood from early Medieval times right up to the present day. Read more

Ballad of a Happy Immigrant

Join Poet in the City as we celebrate Latinx poet Leo Boix through his new collection: Ballad of a Happy Immigrant. Read more

Herstory Festival

Herstory is bringing together poets, activists, librarians, curators and communities to explore the unfinished fight for women’s rights in the UK through poetry, performance and discussion. Read more

How to be a Creative Producer: Applying For Funding with Kirsten Luckins

As an independent producer, how do you use grant support to fund the kind of events you want to create? Read more

Love Cuts with John Hegley

Join us for a one-man show by John Hegley, presenting love lyrics, poems and drawings from his life. Read more

Black Noise: Experiments in Quiet

An experimental evening of soundscape and performance looking at ideas of rest, community and human interiority. Read more

West Start, West Middle, West End

Celebrate what it means to be from the West-End of Newcastle at this family friendly performance event featuring the best in live local music, poetry, storytelling, discussion and food! Read more

Sounds of Run the Night (commission)

Discover the new Run the Night commission by Belinda Zhawi in collaboration with Weyland McKenzie-Witter. Read more

Run the Night: How to...Put on an Exhibition

From finding the right venue to selecting the pieces to writing up an artist statement, learn how to curate your own exhibition. Read more

Run the Night: Launch Event

Join us at General Gordon Place for fresh new poetry celebrating SE London. Read more

Run the Night: How to...Produce a Live Event

Whether a poetry night or a live music gig; a festival or a cheeky sip ‘n’ paint, discover how best to get your event up-and-running. Read more