Nottingham Poetry Festival confirms dates for 2024 - here's how you can get involved
Organisers say the festival will return “bigger and better than ever before” this summer
A popular Nottingham festival is to return “bigger and better than ever before” later this year.


This year’s annual Nottingham Poetry Festival will take place between Friday, June 7 and Sunday, June 16.
The 10-day festival will feature all kinds of spoken word formats, including open mics, workshops and performances.
The annual event will be held at the 400-capacity Metronome in Huntingdon Street.
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Founded in 2015, the festival has grown to become one of the biggest annual arts events in the city.
Previous festivals have featured some of the biggest poets and playwrights in the UK, including Ian McMillan, Michael Rosen and Patience Agabi.
Organisers are now taking applications from any individuals or organisations keen on taking part in this year’s festival.
Those interested in organising performances, workshops, debates or any other poetry-related activities are being asked to come forward.
The deadline for submitting applications for this year’s festival is March 30.
A full line-up will then be announced in the weeks before the festival.
You can apply here.
