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The Poetry Society Young Poets Takeover in The Poetry Café

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Hear recent Foyle Young Poets winners and Young Poets Network writers read in Covent Garden. If you’re aged 14-25, take the mic too, with a two-minute slot.

Young Poets Takeover in The Poetry Café is an in-person poetry event for young writers and poetry fans at The Poetry Café in Covent Garden, London. It brings together emerging voices and gives attendees the chance to hear work from recent winners of the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, as well as writers featured through the Young Poets Network.

There is also an open mic section for anyone aged 14 to 25 who wants to perform. If you would rather listen, you can still attend to enjoy the readings and meet other young poets. The event is free, but booking is essential, and those interested in performing should arrive at 2.

15pm to sign up for a 2 minute slot. Readings begin promptly at 2. 30pm.

Featured Speaker

Cia Mangat

EnglishLanguages, Translation & Culture
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5 December 2026, 14:15 – 16:30

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Location

In-person · The Poetry Café, 22 Betterton Street, London
  • Open mic section for anyone aged 14-25.
  • Not suitable for young people aged 13 and under.
Free to participate

Free, but booking is essential.

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