Get your complimentary tickets NOW for this very special celebration of poetry and creativity, in conjunction with Southbank Centre’s A Poet in Every Port Celebration.

Tickets are free, but limited! Complimentary refreshments served upon arrival– this event takes place in the beautiful setting of Bangor Castle. You won’t want to miss this one!

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A Poet in Every Port SPECIAL

The 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and Launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal

Bangor Castle

7:00 – 8:00pm

Free – Registration required

Sun 27 Sep

Join Paul Daniel Rafferty and Amy Louise Wyatt for the 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal.

As part of the Southbank Centre’s A Poet in Every Port Project, this year’s winners will be included in a focus feature on The Bangor Literary Journal’s website.

The themes for 2026 are: Root | Essence | Journey. Full details are available at: https://thebangorliteraryjournal.com

Ten shortlisted poems will be selected and will be available to read on the online gallery and open to public vote. The ten shortlisted poets will read their poems at the Aspects Festival event.

Poetry Competition deadline: Sunday 6 September 2026.

Photograph from last year’s event!