National Poetry Month Gala 2024

Back for the fourth year, the Poetry Month National Gala celebrates the joy and depth of Australian poetry today as part of Contains Strong Language. Join many of Australia’s finest poets, singers and writers in a joyful celebration of the written and spoken word.

Hosted by Chika Ikogwe featuring Julia Baird, Ali Cobby Eckermann, Lorna Munro, Felicity Plunkett, Hasib Hourani, Rob Waters, Dan Hogan, Pascalle Burton, live music from Paul Kelly, with special UK guests Simon Armitage (Poet Laureate) and Princess Arinola Adegbite. Live music from Paul Kelly.

Doors open 5.30 PM.

This event will be AUSLAN interpreted and livestreamed on the day via Red Room Poetry's YouTube channel.

Presented by Red Room Poetry in partnership with BBC, ABC and the State Library of NSW