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Nottingham Poetry Festival

This year’s Nottingham Poetry Festival is a supersized 10 days of blistering performances, open mics, workshops, panels and community events that will see people unite together across the city (7th - 16th June 2024).


The annual celebration of words features headline shows from Linton Kwesi Johnson, Hollie McNish and Michael Pedersen, Luke Wright and Anthony Joseph with the full programme set to be released in April. 


It’s the biggest and most ambitious programme lined up for this eighth year, under the direction a new creative director brought in for her experience of working in the community arts sector with a specific focus on the talent development of young artists, wellbeing and community events.

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Saturday 8th June 2024 Doors at 19:00
Nottingham Poetry Festival: Luke Wrights Silver Jubilee The Old Cold Store (next to the Vat & Fiddle), Nottingham
Wednesday 12th June 2024 Doors at 19:00
Nottingham Poetry Festival: Linton Kwesi Johnson Metronome, Nottingham
Friday 14th June 2024 Doors at 19:00
Nottingham Poetry Festival: Anthony Joseph Antenna, Nottingham
Saturday 15th June 2024 Doors at 19:00
Nottingham Poetry Festival Fan Reviews (25) 4.8
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Captivated!

My first time at Metronome and what an introduction. Linton Kwesi Johnson commands respect from the moment he enters a space. Perfect evening. Thank you.

Posted by Louise on 07/05/2019

Linton Kwesi Johnson , Metronome, Nottingham - 4th May 2019

The Genuine Article

There is nothing like hearing the narrative that led to the creation of a collection of poems that highlight historical issues to bring home the need for more cohesion in out communities. Having first discovered LKJ's poetry back in the 90s when I was studying post colonial literature as part of my degree, I was delighted to have the opportunity to hear him perform his poetry and meet him in person. On stage he has the presence and resonance to silence a crowd and leave them with a powerful message. Despite the horrors and the hardships, I left the event feeling exhilarated and hopeful for harmony in the future.

Posted by Deb Urb on 06/05/2019

Linton Kwesi Johnson , Metronome, Nottingham - 4th May 2019

In The Presence of Greatness

This event was well organised with two support acts who held their own. The main act - Linton Kwesi Johnson - was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and had clearly lived a life where his actions matched his words. The only downside was that the venue got very warm towards the end to the point of being uncomfortable which made it difficult to concentrate. Other than that the venue was great with a fully licensed bar and an accessible, central location.

Posted by Rachel Matthews on 06/05/2019

Linton Kwesi Johnson , Metronome, Nottingham - 4th May 2019

Great evening

Great evening at Waterstones. The best poet by far was Leanne Moden. Relevent, heartfelt and funny. I related to her poetry far more than the other 2 poets. Fully enjoyed all though.

Posted anonymously on 01/05/2019

Lorraine Mariner , Waterstones Bookshop, Nottingham - 30th April 2019

An unexpected delight

From the venue ,with great views,the drinks and snacks,through the thought provoking readings to the music....a great evening.

Posted by Louise on 30/04/2019

An Evening of Contemporary Iranian Poetry , Waterstones Bookshop, Nottingham - 29th April 2019