Newham Poetry Festival 2026

A Newham Poetry Group festival celebrating ten years of local poetry with poetry, spoken word, open mic, music and stalls.

Guest and local poets celebrate ten years of Newham Poetry Group through readings and spoken-word performances, alongside the launch of the group’s sixth anthology; each attendee receives a copy. Advertised contributors include Travis Alabanza, Salena Godden, Maymana Arefin, IAMTariq, Charlynne Bryan, Yvonne Murray, Philip Corwin and Shardine Blackman, with further performers also promised.