# Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Newcastle Upon Tyne 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Upcoming Spoken Word Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne 2026, Discover best of Poetry & Spoken Word nights events and schelude in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Find information & tickets of upcoming Spoken Word events happening in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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## Spoken Word Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne

- **Event Name**: GemArts Masala Festival – Freespill: A Night of Unfiltered Desi Soul Flow
  - **Description**: Celebrating Masala Festival's 10th anniversary, Freespill returns with a powerful night of spoken word, spotlighting bold South Asian voices and stories of heritage, resistance, and joy. Hosted by Newcastle's own Tahmina Ali, the evening brings together a
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/gemarts-masala-festival-freespill-a-night-of-unfiltered-desi-soul-flow/200030053348920
  - **Venue**: Live Theatre Newcastle
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, exhibitions, theatre, open-mic, spoken-word, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Poetry workshop with Amy Langdown: Group Protest Poetry
  - **Description**: Join award winning spoken word performance poet Amy Langdown for a session on protest poetry.

​In the session we will work as a group to create a protest poem, followed by time to practice performing it.

The session will be relaxed and chatty, with some
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Jun 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/poetry-workshop-with-amy-langdown-group-protest-poetry/200029934561254
  - **Venue**: Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, NE1 4HP Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, festivals, performances, entertainment, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: Synergy Trilogy, Who Cares? and Prophetic Justice Ministry
  - **Description**: A trio of bands from the Australian underground! Not sure whats in the water down under but there is always a slew of great bands and experimental acts and these three are no exception. With upcoming releases on Infinite Expanse and Night School we are in
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/synergy-trilogy-who-cares-and-prophetic-justice-ministry/3600029872741932
  - **Venue**: The Lubber Fiend
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, meetups, literary-art, nonprofit, storytelling, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: Book Launch | Lesley Mountain | Still, Life
  - **Description**: Accompanying Lesley will be also a short reading by Isabel Miles, another Mudfog poet, also with a passion for ecology.About this EventWednesday 24th June | 7pmBook Launch
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jun 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/book-launch-|-lesley-mountain-|-still-life/100001989461474826
  - **Venue**: The Lit & Phil
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: KULVERT PRESENTS: AGEN BIEN FOU SAMATAR ELMI + SAM TELFORD
  - **Description**: Samatar Elmi reads poems from his new collection.About this EventJoin us on the 15th of July to see Samatar Elmi debut poems from his new collection 'Agen Bien Fou' & the collaborative collection '26 Poems for Cash' w
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Jul 15 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/kulvert-presents-agen-bien-fou-samatar-elmi-sam-telford/100001988975935565
  - **Venue**: Little Buildings
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  - **Price**: GBP 5
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Iron Press Book Launch | Quay Sonnets by Peter Bennet
  - **Description**: Iron Press and Lit & Phil bring you a book launch by  Peter Bennet, who was one of the organisers of the Morden Tower readings in the 1980'sAbout this EventTuesday 23rd June | 7pm
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Jun 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/iron-press-book-launch-|-quay-sonnets-by-peter-bennet/100001985505384052
  - **Venue**: The Lit & Phil
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit

## Trending Events in Newcastle Upon Tyne

- **Event Name**: Lewis Capaldi in Newcastle upon Tyne
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Lewis Capaldi Live in Newcastle Upon Tyne on Thursday, July 9, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Lewis Capaldi like never before? With chart-topping hits like Someone You Loved, Before You Go and Bruises
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- **Event Name**: In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 9th July
  - **Description**: 14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times) - In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition ParkArtistsLewis CapaldiMusic Genres :  Pop, Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Venue**: Exhibition Park
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- **Event Name**: James Acaster at O2 City Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to James Acaster at O2 City Hall, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at O2 City Hall in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN for an event that de
  - **Venue**: O2 City Hall
- **Event Name**: Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition Park, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Exhibition Park in dynamic Newcastle Upon Tyne,
  - **Venue**: Exhibition Park
- **Event Name**: Trick Newcastle - Patrick Topping 'All Day Long' - Times Square
  - **Description**: Shindig Events & EVNT Live Present...
⚡TRICK Newcastle w/ Patrick Topping "All Day Long" 
⚡ Saturday 30th May 2026 / 3pm - 11pm 
⚡ Outdoor Stage Production, Times Square - Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK)
Tickets On Sale 10am 12th March www.EVNTlive.co.uk
  - **Venue**: Times Square
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- **Event Name**: In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 8th July
  - **Description**: 14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times) - In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition ParkArtistsLewis CapaldiMusic Genres :  Pop, Indie, Indie Pop
  - **Venue**: Exhibition Park
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- **Event Name**: In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi
  - **Description**: The much-loved concert series kicks off on Wednesday 8th July with Lewis Capaldi, marking his biggest ever outdoor headline performance in the city.   The show has now sold out, and due to overwhelming demand, an additional date has been added on Thursday
  - **Venue**: Newcastle Exhibition Park
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- **Event Name**: Deep Purple at Utilita Arena Newcastle
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Deep Purple at Utilita Arena Newcastle, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Utilita Arena Newcastle nestled in bustling Newcastle Upon Tyne,
  - **Venue**: Utilita Arena Newcastle
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- **Event Name**: Great North Run 2026
  - **Description**: Date of the 2026 TBC!
Join 60,000 runners alongside some of the biggest names in running, to celebrate at the UK's biggest and best Half.About this EventJoin Team Sue Ryder for the biggest and friendliest half marat
  - **Venue**: Newcastle city centre
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- **Q**: What are the top Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **A:** GemArts Masala Festival – Freespill: A Night of Unfiltered Desi Soul Flow (Wed Jul 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Live Theatre Newcastle), Poetry workshop with Amy Langdown: Group Protest Poetry (Wed Jun 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, NE1 4HP Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom), Synergy Trilogy, Who Cares? and Prophetic Justice Ministry (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Lubber Fiend), Book Launch | Lesley Mountain | Still, Life (Wed Jun 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lit & Phil), KULVERT PRESENTS: AGEN BIEN FOU SAMATAR ELMI + SAM TELFORD (Wed Jul 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Little Buildings).
- **Q**: What are the top free Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **A:** Book Launch | Lesley Mountain | Still, Life (Wed Jun 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lit & Phil), Iron Press Book Launch | Quay Sonnets by Peter Bennet (Tue Jun 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lit & Phil).
- **Q**: How can I find Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **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 Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne include Live Theatre Newcastle, Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, NE1 4HP Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, The Lubber Fiend.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **A:** Prices for Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne range from GBP 5 to GBP 5. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne include GemArts, Alphabetti Theatre, The Pulse Hub.
- **Q**: Are there any online Spoken Word events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Spoken Word 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 Spoken Word events in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
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