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Head to The Fox and Grapes pub to celebrate the beginning of this year's Nottingham Poetry Festival, with a customary NPF opening night of open mic goodness and friendship!
Want to perform? Pop your name down upon arrival! Want to watch? Grab a comfy seat! Fancy a sneak preview of the amazing talent on show at this year's festival? It's a guarantee!
Hosted by the NPF team, we can't wait to see you and kick off a poetry feast this June.
| Nottingham Poetry Festival Launch 2026 (4 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 19:00 | - 23:00 |
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