31 May — Queer Revolt / Eros Effect
The International Poetry Festival is a 3-day electrifying celebration of contemporary poetry, bringing 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, 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
The festival runs across three nights:
27 May — Radical Poetry from the 21st Century
28 May — The Dark Night of the Soul
31 May — Queer Revolt / Eros Effect