SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY EVENTS IN LIVERPOOL
SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY EVENTS IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular Spoken Word and Poetry Events in Liverpool
Wordsmithery
Wednesday 12 - Wednesday 19 August 2026
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, Wordsmithery is a celebration of local poets and songwriters, delivered in a unique format which includes guest slots and floor spots. A poet and a songwriter is invited to take it in turns to do two twen...
Antony Szmierek
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Manchester spoken word and indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek has a distinctive way of mixing introspective and poetic lyrics with cool nostalgic beats which have seen him compared to Mike Skinner and The Streets. "He is being lauded as o...
Vinny Peculiar
Saturday 19 September 2026
Described as 'The Tony Hancock of pop' by UNCUT magazine, Salford-based singer-songwriter and poet Vinny Peculiar (aka Alan Wilkes) grew up in Worcestershire and trained as a nurse before signing to Manchester cult label Ugly Man records. V...
Tim Key
Monday 21 September 2026
Comedian and poet Tim Key (Alan Partridge, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Tim Key's Late Night Poetry Programme) again pops his suit on, plods about, in a brand new show, Loganberry. Bit gutted he's old. Guzzling continental lager. Magneti...
Scratch
Tuesday 22 September 2026
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audienc...
Jack Rooke
Thursday 22 October 2026
BAFTA-winning writer and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu / C4's Big Boys) brings back his debut comedy-theatre show 'Good Grief', a decade on from it launching his career. Featuring the original show (co-written wi...
Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic p...
