# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Launceston Poetry Cup
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: It's the 42nd year of the Launceston Poetry Cup

Join us for the Launceston Poetry Cup — poetry with the gloves off! Bring your funniest, fiercest, strangest or most outrageous original poem, step up to the mic and deliver it in one minute or less. When the klaxon sounds, you’re done — go over time and you’re disqualified! 

The audience decides the winner, so bring your cheer squad and make some noise. The poet who wins the crowd takes home the coveted Launceston Poetry Cup! 🏆 

Tickets $15 entry or Festival Pass. Tickets via Humaitix or purchase on the night.

The 2025 Poetry Cup saw Joy Elizabeth take home the “big bucket” after 40 years of competing. She’s polishing it up for this year’s big event, which has moved to a new larger venue to accomodate the crowd.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝟑𝟗 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐲.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/launceston/the-launceston-poetry-cup/200030665013200
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Launceston
- **state**: TS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 39 William St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
- **lat**: -41.43289
- **long**: 147.13866
- **full address**: 39 William St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia, 29-45 William St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia, Launceston

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Launceston Poetry Cup being held?
  - **A:** The Launceston Poetry Cup takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 39 William St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia, 29-45 William St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia, Launceston.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Launceston Poetry Cup?
  - **A:** The Launceston Poetry Cup is organized by Tasmanian Poetry Festival.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Tasmanian Poetry Festival's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Tasmanian Poetry Festival a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Tasmanian Poetry Festival has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Launceston Poetry Cup is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Launceston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Launceston Poetry Cup sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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