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Festival
Winchester Poetry Day 2026
- Dates:
- 10 October 2026 10:00am - 5:00pm
Address:
The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SA
About Winchester Poetry Day 2026
A day of poetry activities celebrating ‘performance and participation’ where everyone is welcome. Featuring:
- Performing The Lyric Self poetry workshop with Rachel Long
- The Hampshire Young Poets' celebration event 2026 with Hampshire Cultural Trust
- Meet our Artistic Director: Erica Hesketh
- Poetry Open Mic
- The live announcement of the Winchester Poetry Prize 2026 winners with Julia Copus
Winchester Poetry Festival takes place every alternate year, returning in 2027. A shorter Winchester Poetry Day is planned for 2026.
Image credit: Michelle Quinton Photography