Poetry Day!
On the theme of ‘spoken word’, the National Poetry Library’s annual poetry day features readings and a workshop, and shows off the collection’s hidden gems.
The library’s annual Poetry Day is a chance to view the rarities, hidden gems and new acquisitions from the largest public collection of modern poetry in the world.
Discover genres such as sound poetry, ecopoetry and key moments in poetry from 1912 onwards from a range of writers and performers, including Stephanie Sy-Quia, Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Greg Thomas.
Plus, hear brilliant new poetry by up-and-coming poets in live reading sessions and try your hand at writing your own.
Need to know
Poetry live readings take place from 1pm – 2pm
Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
26 Oct 2024
Run time
6 hours (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
Free – no ticket required
Make a donation
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For your visit
This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to both our second-largest auditorium and the Purcell Room.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to our glass-fronted Concrete Cafe, the ideal spot to recharge, or catch up with friends, whilst the bustle of Central London and the River Thames carries on around you.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.