Calendar of Events
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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FAST FIBRES POETRY 13 LAUNCH
Celebrate the launch of FFP13, the anthology of Tai Tokerau Northland poetry. Hear the poets reading their work, enjoy their company. Open to all ages.
Date/Times: Wednesday 26 August, 5.30 to 7.30pm
Location: ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street Whangarei
Contact: Piet Nieuwland 0274805548 fastfibres@live.com
NEW ZEALAND POETRY SOCIETY & AOTEAROA'S POET LAUREATE
Robert Sullivan will be in the Far North and we will meet up on Saturday, August 29, at Procter Library, 12.00-2.00 pm.
Robert will take us through some poetry exercises and then we'll celebrate poetry via an open mic. So bring those poems with you.
You DO NOT have to be an NZPS member. Anyone with a love of poetry can come along. No booking necessary.