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Inspire Poetry Festival 2026

Inspire Poetry Festival is back for 2026!

This year's festival will run from Thursday 24 September - Thursday 1 October (National Poetry Day).

Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 Save the dates

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Events in this series

Arts & Culture

Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 - Bad Ideas Club: Poetry Showcase at Mansfield Central Library

26 September 2026

Mansfield Central Library

Reading & Libraries

Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 - Ask a Publisher: On Creating Your First Poetry Pamphlet

27 September 2026

West Bridgford Library

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Events in this series

Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 - Bad Ideas Club: Poetry Showcase at Mansfield Central Library

Inspire Poetry Festival 2026 - Ask a Publisher: On Creating Your First Poetry Pamphlet

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