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Calendar of Events

WELCOME TO THE 2026 NATIONAL POETRY DAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

National Poetry Day 2026 brought poetry to communities across Aotearoa, with events for every kind of poetry lover.

From intimate workshops and library lock-ins to street poetry, spoken word, exhibitions and community celebrations, organisers found their own ways to celebrate poetry on Friday 28 August.

Browse the regions below to discover the events that took place across Aotearoa for National Poetry Day 2026.

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Poetry is flourishing across the motu.

While there aren't any events listed for this region, you'll find wonderful poetry competitions open across Aotearoa in our Competition Calendar, along with events happening in other regions.