In-Person Poetry Review Reading Group: Summer

About this event

Join us at The Poetry Café for our in-person Poetry Review reading group. Dive into the Summer 2026 issue of the Review with fellow poetry enthusiasts and explore the diverse voices and themes that shape contemporary poetry. Led by poet and former Poetry Society staff member Julia Bird, this interactive reading group will guide you through standout pieces, spark thoughtful discussions, and provide a deeper appreciation of the issue’s poems. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, a curious reader, or somewhere in between, this event is a welcoming and relaxed space to connect with others over poetry. Bring your thoughts, questions, and your favourite lines from the latest issue – we can’t wait to hear what speaks to you! If you aren’t a member and do not have a copy of the Summer 2026 issue of The Poetry Review, we’re offering a deal to receive a ticket and a copy of the Review together for just £12.95 inclusive of shipping – a saving of £5.85. Select this ticket option and we’ll post your Review out to you as soon as we can, or if it’s closer to the reading group date, we’ll give it to you in-person. You’re equally welcome to come along without having read the magazine in advance and just join the discussion on the day. Please note we also have an online reading group for this issue available.