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Nottingham Poetry Festival 2026

Nottingham Poetry Festival 2026 at The Old Cold Store, Nottingham

Friday 12 June 2026
at
7:00pm

Moved

This show has been moved to Daisy Bar (formerly Canal House).

Featuring - John Hegley

John Hegley appearing at this event

Poet, comic, singer, songwriter and glasses-wearer. John Hegley captivates audiences with travel tales and amusing anecdotes, blurring the line between profound description and fine comedy. A consistent favourite at the Edinburgh Festival and with over half a dozen bestselling books under his belt, he is not to be missed.

'Awesomely mundane... Comedy's Poet Laureate' (The Independent)

'Scandalously talented' (Sunday Times)

'Bl**ding marvellous' (NME)

'Marvellous, joyful fun' (The Daily Telegraph)

'An incurable entertainer' (The Guardian).

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Plan your trip

Timeline

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  2. Show starts at 7:00pm
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