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WELCOME TO THE 2026 NATIONAL POETRY DAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

There's something happening for every kind of poetry lover this National Poetry Day.

Whether you're keen to listen, perform, write, compete or simply soak up the atmosphere, you'll find events taking place in every corner of Aotearoa - from intimate workshops and library lock-ins to street poetry, spoken word, exhibitions and community celebrations.

Browse the regions below to see what's happening near you and join the celebration on Friday 28 August!

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WHANGANUI DISTRICT LIBRARY AND GUYTON GROUP TRUST POETRY PARTY

Celebrate National Poetry Day with wise and whimsical words of poets past and present. Come along to listen, or share a poem that you've written or read. Learn who has taken out a prize in the 2026 Guyton Trust Poetry Competition.

Light refreshments provided.

Bookings required. Book on Humanitix or RSVP to 06 349 3131 or gonville@whanganuilibrary.com.

Entry: Free, bookings required

Date/Times: Friday 28 August 2026 | 7pm - 9pm

Location: Whanganui District Library, Whanganui

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/poetry-party-lib or RSVP to 06 349 3131 or gonville@whanganuilibrary.com.

Further info: See the Guyton Group Trust Poetry Competition on the Competition Calendar