Newcastle Poetry Festival 2023 – Northern Stage

Now in its seventh year, the Newcastle Poetry Festival shines a spotlight on Northern writing and talented poets across the UK and beyond.

This year’s theme is ‘Community’, with the aim of exploring poetry’s contribution to different communities and encouraging creativity.

The festival will consist of workshops, readings, lectures, performances and open mics for local writers.

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