
Literature & Spoken Word
International Poetry Festival
by The Institute for Experimental Arts (Website)
International Poetry Festival is a Literature & Spoken Word show by The Institute for Experimental Arts (Website) playing 3 performances at Presuming Ed during Brighton Fringe 2026.
Length
60 min
Price
£10
Audience
18+
Showings
3 × dates
About International Poetry Festival
International Poetry Festival is a 3-day electrifying celebration of contemporary poetry at Brighton Fringe, organized by the Institute for Experimental Arts (Greece, UK, Tunisia, India, USA, Lebanon, Germany). This immersive event brings together cutting-edge poetic forms from across the world, blending language, visual arts and sound into a powerful live experience. The festival features video poetry screenings by internationally acclaimed artists, presenting striking visual narratives that create cinematic poems challenging how poetry is seen and felt. Vibrant spoken word performances showcase a dynamic mix of international voices alongside local Brighton poets, offering raw, intimate and politically charged work that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives. Poetry is fused with electronic music, stunning visuals, live soundscapes and digital experimentation. Venue: Presuming Ed-114-115 London Road- Brighton UK Dates: 27-28 & 31 May - starts at 22.15
A heads-up
⚠ Strong Language⚠ Loud Noises⚠ References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse⚠ References to Mental Illness⚠ References to Sexual Abuse⚠ Depictions and references to Violence
Accessibility
✓ Assistance Dogs Welcome✓ Accessible Toilet
Showings
- 27May Wed£1010:15 pmPresuming Ed
- 28May Thu£1010:15 pmPresuming Ed
- 31May Sun£1010:15 pmPresuming Ed
See every show at Presuming Ed.
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