Cambridge Poetry Festival
Saturday October 10–Sunday October 11
The Cambridge Poetry Festival will return on the 10th and 11th October 2026, with a weekend of events celebrating Cambridge’s vibrant poetry scene.
Events include a discussion panel hosted by the British Centre for Literary Translation, a Chinese-language poetry workshop held by celebrated Chinese poet Ma Yongbo and an evening of protest poetry readings featuring Clare Pollard.
Events will be taking place across Cambridge, primarily at Pembroke College Auditorium at the University of Cambridge, and at Anglia Ruskin University. Children’s events will be held on Saturday 10th October at Cambridge Central Library, and on Sunday 11th October at Waterstones, Sidney Street.
For tickets go to www.cambridgepoetryfestival.org
What’s Ons are broadcast across the day at 7.50, 10.30, 1.30 and 4.30, and at weekends.
To get your event included email: Karen Stringer