# Poetry events in Bristol, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Bristol

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Bristol, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bristol like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in Bristol, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bristol like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Bristol

- **Event Name**: Dr. John Cooper Clarke at Bristol Beacon
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Dr. John Cooper Clarke at Bristol Beacon, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Bristol Beacon in Bristol, EN sets t
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/dr-john-cooper-clarke-at-bristol-beacon/2400029323966858
  - **Venue**: Bristol Beacon
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Monster in Bristol
  - **Description**: Monster is a solo spoken word show by Naomi Wood (Gobbess and 'force of nature'- Brighton and Hove news), exploring our relationship to all that we find terrifying. It is a hilarious and heartwarming true story about looking and being seen and all the way
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/monster-in-bristol/200030059395241
  - **Venue**: Alma Tavern & Theatre
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  - **Categories**: performances, Festivals, Art, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Sylvia Plath, Witchcraft & Radical Poetry
  - **Description**: Explore the politics of the witch trials and powerful witch imagery in Sylvia Plath’s poetry.
Followed by Q&A.About this EventSylvia Plath is best known for her novel The Bell Jar (1963) and her emotive, strikin
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/sylvia-plath-witchcraft-and-radical-poetry/100001988625485359
  - **Venue**: Hen & Chicken
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  - **Price**: GBP 12 to 35
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals
- **Event Name**: Summer Labs: Day 2 Microbiology , Visual Art and Poetry (Tues 28th)
  - **Description**: An exciting  day learning about microbiology through art and poetry. Designed for curious 11-15 year olds. Where science meets creativity.About this EventThis summer holiday, join The MoSAIC and Science Creates Outreach f
  - **Date**: Tue Jul 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Jul 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/summer-labs-day-2-microbiology-visual-art-and-poetry-tues-28th/100001987925938997
  - **Venue**: Science Creates - Old Market
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 39
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, science-fair, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Summer Labs: Day 3 Physics and Sculpture (Wed 29th)
  - **Description**: An exciting  day learning about how physics and sculpture. Designed for curious 11-15 year olds. Where science meets creativity.About this EventThis summer holiday, join The MoSAIC and Science Creates Outreach for an exci
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed Jul 29 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/summer-labs-day-3-physics-and-sculpture-wed-29th/100001987926248924
  - **Venue**: Science Creates - Old Market
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 39
  - **Categories**: art, science-fair, workshops, literary-art, holiday, half-term
- **Event Name**: Open Mic @Exchange Bristol - £500 Grand Prize
  - **Description**: Show off your talents at Open Mic @Exchange Bristol and win a £500 grand prize—don’t miss out!About this EventOpen Mic @Exchange BristolReady to showcase your talent? Join us in person
  - **Date**: Mon Jun 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Jun 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/open-mic-exchange-bristol-£500-grand-prize/100001989063501477
  - **Venue**: Exchange
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  - **Price**: GBP 55
  - **Categories**: open-mic, entertainment, music, art, literary-art, comedy
- **Event Name**: Samuel Jackson-Reed- Live in Bristol
  - **Description**: Support TBAAbout this EventSamuel Jackson-Reed is a singer-songwriter and poet based in Nottingham, making indie-folk music that awakens us to the beauty that can be found all around us. Even in ordinary things.A m
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/samuel-jackson-reed-live-in-bristol/100001988434757888
  - **Venue**: Woodlands Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, art, literary-art, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Lunchtime Lecture: As British as Fish and Chips - Refugees and the English Channel, A Poetry Indaba
  - **Description**: A talk and poetry reading (indaba) with Ambrose Musiyiwa a poet and journalist, who co-edits the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series, which has recently published As British as Fish and Chips, an anthology of writings by and about refugees cro
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 11 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu Jun 11 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/lunchtime-lecture-as-british-as-fish-and-chips-refugees-and-the-english-channel-a-poetry-indaba/200030044546257
  - **Venue**: College Green, Bristol Central Library, BS1 5TL Bristol, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: K&K/Bizarro Sunday Knees UP! with Paul Armfield and special guest
  - **Description**: Autumn Knees UP! sees the return of Paul Armfield, who wowed us with his gentle vibe last year.  He'll be supported by an as-yet-to-be-announced Special Guest!

PAUL ARMFIELD
Having spent the past 30 years balancing a career in bookselling with his sideli
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/kandk-bizarro-sunday-knees-up-with-paul-armfield-and-special-guest/200030013745559
  - **Venue**: 162 Wells Road, BS4 2AG Bristol, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Migrating Rocks  exhibition - artist and curator in discussion 21 May 2026
  - **Description**: An opportunity to explore the exhibition, hear from the artist and curator, ask questions, ponder or deep dive into related literatureAbout this EventThe Migrating Rocks exhibition has been created by Alyson Hallett in re
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 02:30 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/migrating-rocks-exhibition-artist-and-curator-in-discussion-21-may-2026/100001986546249308
  - **Venue**: Earth Art Gallery
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Book Launch and Discussion: Becoming a Poet in New York by Tony Towle
  - **Description**: A launch and discussion of Tony Towle's memoir, Becoming a Poet in New York, forthcoming from Kulvert Books (Bristol).About this EventBecoming a Poet in New York is a fascinating memoir
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/book-launch-and-discussion-becoming-a-poet-in-new-york-by-tony-towle/100001987808204851
  - **Venue**: Victoria Rooms G.17 Harley
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, food-drinks

## Trending Events in Bristol

- **Event Name**: Be Experimental: Vocal Improvisation
  - **Description**: Be Experimental is a dynamic, interactive concert and vocal workshop, led by Bristol’s very own Experimental-Pop Artist, and Authorised CVT Vocal Coach BexX.It is for anyone curious about exploring the full potential of their voice
  - **Venue**: Hamilton House
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- **Event Name**: Discover & Design Your Authentic Singing Voice
  - **Description**: Ever got on the mic and felt nervous, like your voice wasn’t quite yours? That’s often a sign your authentic voice is being covered up. What if you could unpack it, build a solid foundation, and sing with confidence, freedom, and real expression?
  - **Venue**: Be Vocal Studio
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- **Event Name**: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
  - **Description**: The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has long been a highlight in Britain's event calendar, with over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk, and lighting up the sky at night with evening balloon glows.

Featuring four days of colourful hot
  - **Venue**: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
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- **Event Name**: Sausage and Cider Festival - Bristol 2026
  - **Description**: TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!🚨

Sausage and Cider Festival arrives in Bristol on Saturday 13th June 2026!

First phase line up announced!

Special Guests
⚡️The Final Barrioke UK Tour!
⚡️Brand New - Pat Sharp's Funhouse! Party DJ Set

UK's Best Tribute Acts:
⚡️AB
  - **Venue**: Eastville Park
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- **Event Name**: England vs India - 4th T20I Tickets
  - **Description**: England Cricket 4th T20I✨ Experience the magic of England vs India - 4th T20I Tickets, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol, EN
  - **Venue**: Seat Unique Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKevin Bridges has 100 upcoming events.Note: A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled. Likely to be swearing and adult content. Chi
  - **Venue**: Bristol Hippodrome
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- **Event Name**: Document Presents: Armin Van Buuren [3 Hour Set]
  - **Description**: History in the making. For the first time in his legendary career, the five-time World #1 DJ, Armin van Buuren, descends on Bristol for a momentous debut performance.
On Friday 22nd May, we welcome the undisputed King of Trance, for his long-awaited Brist
  - **Venue**: DOCUMENT - Events Entrance
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- **Event Name**: Kraftwerk Bristol Tickets
  - **Description**: Kraftwerk at Bristol Beacon✨ Experience the magic of Kraftwerk Bristol Tickets, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Bristol Beacon in Bristol, EN sets the pe
  - **Venue**: Bristol Beacon
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- **Event Name**: Super Furry Animals ⎸ Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol Sounds
  - **Description**: SFA OK! We’re beyond excited to announce Super Furry Animals are headlining Bristol Sounds on Wednesday 24th June 2026 with special guests, Getdown Services and pioneering Welsh/Cornish art-pop singer-songwriter, Gwenno! 

The announcement of Supacabra 20
  - **Venue**: Canons Marsh Ampitheatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Dr. John Cooper Clarke at Bristol Beacon (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bristol Beacon), Monster in Bristol (Wed Jul 22 2026 at 08:00 pm at Alma Tavern & Theatre), Sylvia Plath, Witchcraft & Radical Poetry (Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hen & Chicken), Summer Labs: Day 2 Microbiology , Visual Art and Poetry (Tues 28th) (Tue Jul 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Science Creates - Old Market), Summer Labs: Day 3 Physics and Sculpture (Wed 29th) (Wed Jul 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Science Creates - Old Market).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Samuel Jackson-Reed- Live in Bristol (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 07:30 pm at Woodlands Church), Migrating Rocks  exhibition - artist and curator in discussion 21 May 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 02:30 pm at Earth Art Gallery), Book Launch and Discussion: Becoming a Poet in New York by Tony Towle (Wed May 20 2026 at 05:30 pm at Victoria Rooms G.17 Harley).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Bristol in May 2026?
  - **A:** Migrating Rocks  exhibition - artist and curator in discussion 21 May 2026 (Thu May 21 2026 at 02:30 pm at Earth Art Gallery), Book Launch and Discussion: Becoming a Poet in New York by Tony Towle (Wed May 20 2026 at 05:30 pm at Victoria Rooms G.17 Harley).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bristol?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bristol on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bristol?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bristol include Bristol Beacon, Alma Tavern & Theatre, Hen & Chicken.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Bristol range from GBP 12 to GBP 55. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bristol include Vivid Events, StrangeWood Productions, JAW Talks & Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bristol?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bristol.

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