LEDBURY POETRY

Ledbury Poetry Festival 2026
26th June – 5th July

Priority Booking: 1st May, 12pm
General Booking: 7th May, 12pm

The biggest and joint-oldest poetry festival in the UK features poets from all over the UK and international stage. Inspiring and inclusive, everyone is welcome to this celebration of poetry and spoken word. This year’s line-up includes live readings and conversations, workshops, music, and films. The full programme will be announced here on 1st May: What’s On – Ledbury Poetry

Ledbury Young Poets Competition
Are you a young poet aged 18 or under? This year’s theme invites you to explore the theme In My Imagination….

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Ledbury Poetry Festival 2025

Ledbury Poetry Festival 2025

Ledbury Poetry Festival will run 27th June – 6th July 2025: an inclusive, international and inspirational celebration of poetry and spoken word over ten fabulously busy days, live in Ledbury and online to the world.

What’s On

Find out more details on upcoming events and activities at Ledbury Poetry

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Join and Support Ledbury Poetry

Discover many ways in which you can join and support our activities

Ledbury Poetry Festival

The next Ledbury Poetry Festival will take place on Fri 26 June – Sun 5 July 2026

Ledbury Poetry Competition 2025 Winning and Commended Poets Announced!

Ledbury Poetry Competition 2025 winning and commended poets have been announced!

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Learning and Inspiration for Young People

Find out about all the opportunities to explore, learn and create.