26th June - 19.30

Exeter Library

Castle Street Exeter EX4 3PQ

An evening of uplifting and vibrant poetry and live music at Exeter Library, with 2 incredible award-winning poets; Caroline Bird and Malaika Kegode. Plus, local singer-songwriter Lizzie Lidster. Hosted by Spork! founder and silly stand-up poet Chris White

12 July - 10.30

St Agnes MMI - The Miners & Mechanics' Institute

18 Vicarage Road St Agnes TR5 0TL

For those who love nothing more than reading a good book (ones that move us and inspire us and allow us to see the world differently) and for those who adore listening to a writer bring their work into being through performance, at each of these unique events we will listen to the poet read their work in person, then take their collections home to enjoy afterwards.

Ft. Malaika Kegode & Batch Gueye

10 - 13 July
(Poetry: 15.30 on 12th)

Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Chapel Hill, Porthtowan, Cornwall, TR4 8HL

Tropical Pressure is the intimate and authentic festival of the summer. Each July, only a few thousand fortunate ticket-holders visit our stunning site overlooking the majestic sea near Porthtowan Beach in Cornwall for a positive, dance-inducing, and life-affirming experience.

21 - 24 August
(Phantom Laundry Stage,
Sunday 19.30)

Secret Country Estate, Northamptonshire

Shambala takes place across four days on the August Bank Holiday Weekend at a stunning secret location in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. The variety and quality of entertainment on offer is staggering for a festival of its size. With over 200 diverse musical acts across dozens of venues and stages, world-class cabaret, an amazing array of workshops, stand-up comedy, inspirational talks and debates, jaw-dropping circus and acrobatics, interactive theatre and nationally acclaimed poetry all housed in beautifully decorated venues.

25 September

More info TBA