

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poet Laureate Simon Armitage
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an unforgettable evening with Simon Armitage, the UK’s Poet Laureate, as he continues his ambitious 10-year library tour. Each spring, Simon visits libraries across the country – from major city hubs to rural gems and mobile libraries – celebrating these vital spaces for learning, creativity, and community.

This special event marks two milestones: Portsmouth Central Library’s 50th birthday and the 100th anniversary of Portsmouth’s city status. Simon will share readings from his acclaimed works and reflect on the role libraries have played in his life and writing.

He’ll be joined by our inspiring line-up of local voices, including Ted Hughes Award winner Maggie Sawkins, Portsmouth’s own Laureate Sam Cox, and Majid Dhana of 432 Nomads. We’ll also reveal exciting news about the search for Portsmouth’s next Poet Laureate!

Simon Armitage is one of Britain’s most celebrated poets, winner of the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry and an Ivor Novello Award. His work spans poetry, song lyrics, translations, and memoirs, and he regularly writes and broadcasts for TV and radio. His recent books include Blossomise, Dwell, and New Cemetery, alongside his acclaimed medieval translations and bestselling memoirs.
Don’t miss this chance to hear from a literary giant and celebrate the power of libraries!

Suitable for ages 11+ (can contain strong language)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/poet-laureate-simon-armitage/200029326560205
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://wegottickets.com/event/683052?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portsmouth-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square, PO1 2DX Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.79681
- **long**: -1.09164
- **full address**: Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square, PO1 2DX Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Social Prescribing Portsmouth, Dennis Sciama Building, Portsmouth, PO1 2, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Official Portsmouth libraries (https://allevents.in/org/official-portsmouth-libraries/4446052)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square, PO1 2DX Portsmouth, United Kingdom, Social Prescribing Portsmouth, Dennis Sciama Building, Portsmouth, PO1 2, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Official Portsmouth libraries
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, music, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Poet Laureate Simon Armitage ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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