Are you a UK-based #poet with a recent or forthcoming poetry collection or pamphlet? Would you like to be a featured at Reading's longest-running and best-loved poetry reading series? We're currently booking guest readers for 2026 - DM us here or email info@poetscafereading.co.uk with queries!

WE CAN'T WAIT!

Oxford Poetry Library@oxpoetrylibrary.bsky.social · last yr.

TIJTS spring shake up alert!! Katie Meehan and Vic Pickup of @reading-poets-cafe.bsky.social join us for COVERS NIGHT—i.e., read your fave works on ANY theme and share some literary love. Bring your friends and then read their work to them as a surprise. Revive a neglected classic. See you there x

This March we are being TAKEN OVER! That's right! Oxford Poetry Library is returning to the @southstreetarts.bsky.social stage on 14 March. Featuring guest poet Phoebe Nicholson and host, Andy H. Melhuish - this is not one to miss! Tickets & info: whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

#ICYMI this week's Friday evening Poets' Cafe session will be ONLINE! No need to brave the cold, you can enjoy scintillating stanzas and vibrant verse in the comfort of your own home, via Zoom⚡ Find out more & book at whatsonreading.com/poets-cafe-o... #rdguk #poetry

Poets' Café Online 2025

With Guest Poet Yousif M Qasmiyeh For one month only, Reading's longest running poetry night will be taking place on line. But the same familiar format will remain with an open mic section for local w...

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Join us tomorrow night! I'll be hosting guest poet Yousif M. Qasmiyeh + open mic YES THAT'S RIGHT VALENTINE'S DAY POETRY OPEN MIC - ONLINE! I'll be reading something angsty to kick things off 💃 #poetryopenmic #poets

South Street Arts Centre@southstreetarts.bsky.social · last yr.

#ICYMI this week's Friday evening Poets' Cafe session will be ONLINE! No need to brave the cold, you can enjoy scintillating stanzas and vibrant verse in the comfort of your own home, via Zoom⚡ Find out more & book at whatsonreading.com/poets-cafe-o... #rdguk #poetry