Lyra Festival Pass 2026 at All Festival Venues

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"Sell out warning! Bristol’s illustrious festival of poetry returns for a 2026 run of inspiring workshops, enlightening talks and galvanising performances from the brightest literary voices around. This year you’re spoiled for choice with Joelle Taylor on queer worldbuilding and the ritual crowning of the battle-scarred Poetry Slam champion."

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You can book a Festival Pass to access the entire Lyra 2026 programme at a hugely discounted price. From April 17th - 26th.

Digital passes are also available to watch all live streamed events, plus on-demand access until May 31st 2026 [webinar workshops must be booked separately].

*Lineup Changes: Please note, Shane Koyczan can no longer make it to the UK due to a visa issue. His performance at St. George's Bristol is no longer taking place. Joelle Taylor will now be appearing on the Power of Poetry panel, and Saili Katebe will lead the 'Inspiring Poetry' workshop.*

All Events Pass: £60 (£70 solidarity, £50 concession)

Entry to all Lyra 2026 events [excluding Family Poems with Michael Rosen]

Events + Workshop Pass: £85 (£100 solidarity, £75 concession)

Entry to all Lyra 2026 events [excluding Family Poems with Michael Rosen]

Entry to all Lyra 2026 workshops

Digital Events Pass: £20 (£15 concessions)

You can experience the festival from the comfort of your home by purchasing our Digital Events Pass and watching some of the key events live, with on-demand access lasting until May 31st 2026

This includes a live stream / on-demand link for the following events:

Lyra Slam Qualifying Rounds

The Power of Poetry: Panel Discussion

Queer Poetry Cabaret

Michael Rosen

Working Class Poetics

From Dust We Rise: Young Voices of Gaza

Shaping the Wave: Deaf, Disabled & Neurodivergent Poetics

Lyra Bristol Slam Finals

Poetry, AI, Ethics and Inclusion

Domestic Shadows: Wayne Holloway-Smith + Guests

Women Poets Network: Open Mic