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

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

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

## Events in Reading

- **Event Name**: Dreading Slam at East Reading Festival
  - **Description**: East Reading Festival this year will will be 21 June 12:00 to 18:00, in Palmer Park.

The program is starting to take shape an Dreading Slam will be amongst the many local cultural groups performing on the second stage.
time of Dreading appearance TBC
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/dreading-slam-at-east-reading-festival/200030082069448
  - **Venue**: Palmer Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Five Hundred: Reading
  - **Description**: Hammerdown All In presents..

The Five Hundred with support fom n0trixx and more TBA.

The Five Hundred:

n0trixx: 

At the heart of her music is her own darkness and suffering. She uses heavy trap beats, metal vocals and visceral lyrics to exorcise the d
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:45 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/the-five-hundred-reading/200029990358345
  - **Venue**: The Facebar
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Travel Stronger Together
  - **Description**: Poetry/ Art competition 
Children and adults categories £50 to 1st prize, £25 2nd all will be displayed at Gypsy Roma Traveller history month open event at Museum.. all will be posted online.. poetry, paintings, drawings, we want show your heart felt work
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/travel-stronger-together/200030082055003
  - **Venue**: Museum of English Rural Life
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, fine-arts, kids
- **Event Name**: Dreading Slam
  - **Description**: making poetry fun
Free Open Mic Poetry contest. 
New Poets and Audience are Welcome 

also chance to read outside competition 

and a lively quick-fire contest, for July the Theme is up to 5 lines on cups

post code is RG1 2ST
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 05 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/dreading-slam/200030221933706
  - **Venue**: The Rising Sun Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests

## Trending Events in Reading

- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Weekend Tickets are valid for campsite entry from 8am on Thursday 27th August 2026. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking Confirmations, s
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue, Reading, Great Britain
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Sunday - Chase and Status, Florence + The Machine Tickets
  - **Description**: Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Reading Festival 2026 - Sunday - Chase and Status, Florence + The Machine Tickets, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Weekend + Early Entry Camping
  - **Description**: InformationWeekend Tickets are valid for campsite entry from 6pm on Wednesday 19th August 2026. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home ti
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival
  - **Description**: Reading Festival is back, bringing you the best acts to finish off the summer!ArtistsCharli XCXDaveRayeSkeptaChase & StatusGeeseFontaines D.C.Kneecap
  - **Venue**: Little John's Farm
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Weekend Non-Camping
  - **Description**: InformationThis ticket does not grant access to the Reading Festival campsites. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking C
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Sunday
  - **Description**: InformationThis ticket does not grant access to the Reading Festival campsites. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking C
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue
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- **Event Name**: Florence + The Machine in Reading
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Florence + The Machine LIVE at TBA on Sunday, August 30, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Florence + The Machine is coming to TBA on Sunday, August 30, 2026
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Saturday and Sunday Non-Camping
  - **Description**: InformationThis ticket does not grant access to the Reading Festival campsites. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking C
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue
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- **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Friday
  - **Description**: InformationThis ticket does not grant access to the Reading Festival campsites. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking C
  - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Reading?
  - **A:** Dreading Slam at East Reading Festival (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Palmer Park), The Five Hundred: Reading (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Facebar), Travel Stronger Together (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at Museum of English Rural Life), Dreading Slam (Sun Jul 05 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Rising Sun Arts Centre).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Reading this weekend June 19–21, 2026?
  - **A:** Dreading Slam at East Reading Festival (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Palmer Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Reading in June 2026?
  - **A:** Dreading Slam at East Reading Festival (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Palmer Park).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Reading?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Reading 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 Reading?
  - **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 Reading?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Reading include Palmer Park, The Facebar, Museum of English Rural Life.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Reading?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Reading include Hammerdown All In, Gypsy-Travellers Essex.
- **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 Reading?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Reading.

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