Enfield Poets Literary Festival 2026
We are delighted to welcome Enfield Poets to Forty Hall for the 'Enfield Poets Literary Festival'.
The Enfield Poets Literary Festival is a celebration of words, voices and creativity in our community, bringing together established and emerging writers for readings, workshops, discussions and more.
Click on the title of each event to get the booking link and find out more info.
Explore the full programme below:
Saturday 26th September
09:00-10:00 | Doggy Doggerel Workshop
09:30-11:30 | Addictionary Reading
10:00-11:00 | Discover YOUR Story Workshop
10:00-11:30 | Her Voice in Verse Readings
11:00-12:45 | Quill Pen Experience
11:00-13:00 | Voices Raised in Poetry: Open Mic with Mary T Duggan
11:00 | Echoes Audio Walk
12:00-13:30 | Presentation of Polish and International Poets
12:00-13:30 | From Page to Performance Workshop
12:30-14:00 | Joy, Despair and Attention Workshop
13:00-14:00 | A Translation Reading with Marina Sanchez: Lecture
14:30-16:00 | Changing Perspectives: A Mental Health Workshop
15:00-16:00 | The Cultural History of Enfield Lecture
15:00-16:00 | PoeTree: Enfield Workshop
15:00-17:00 | Poetry Competition Awards and Reading
Sunday 27th September
09:00-10:00 | Human Rights Heroes Children's Workshop
09:00-10:00 | Doggy Doggerel Workshop
09:30-10:00 | 'Upon A Path I Stand' Reading
09:30-11:00 | Voices Raised in Poetry: Open Mic with Mary T Duggan
10:30-11:30 | 'After You, Mr. Ryder' Performance
10:30-11:30 | A Georgian Christmas with Jane Austen: Lecture
10:30-12:00 | Nature as Inspiration: Writing for Wellbeing Workshop
10:30-11:30 | Private Gardens of Melancholy Workshop
11:00 | Echoes Audio Walk
11:30-12:30 | Women Breaking Rules: Lecture
12:30-14:00 | Imagery in Storytelling Workshop
12:30-14:30 | Quill Pen Experience
13:00-15:00 | So Sweet and So Cold Workshop
13:00-15:00 | Book Making For Beginners Workshop
13:30-15:00 | Bring your Poetry to Life Workshop
14:00-15:00 | Poetry and Live Music in the Long Gallery
15:00-15:40 | The Value of Poetry in Modern Times Workshop
16:00-17:00 | Our Complex International Families: Reading
16:00-17:00 | Patience Agbabi: Telling Tales Reading
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