Push the Boat Out Festival
Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival 21-23 November 2025
Festival, open mic, workshops, podcasts, and more.
pushtheboatout.org
- Is writing part of your 2026 plans? Join our friendly online workshops led by inspiring international poets. On 11 Feb award-winning Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye explores how to transform mundane moments into powerful poetry: www.citizenticket.com/events/push-...
- Reposted by Push the Boat Out FestivalA total privilege to spend the afternoon learning about Ekphrastic poetry with the genius Nick Makoha - he shared a number of poems from his new collection which is fantastic. #PoetryHelps @ptbopoetry.bsky.social
- Reposted by Push the Boat Out Festival"It's really important as artists, especially if you're claiming to be against this oppression, to get stuck in and do something about it" Ahead of an appearance at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social, we chat with punk poet and multi-slam champion Jay Mitra
- Push the Boat Out 2025 is here! You can browse our programme, download a brochure, and book now 📣 🛶🎫 This year’s festival sets sail from 20-23 November with a bold mix of poetry, performance, music and art in a sparkling celebration of words in all their forms. pushtheboatout.org/programme/
- Reposted by Push the Boat Out FestivalInterested in learning how to host events? Join us 21st Nov at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for a FREE workshop on compering technique led by @katieailes.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social! Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...
