The theme of Poetry Day Ireland 2019 is Truth or Dare? Speak your truth, or dare to see the world differently. To celebrate, the Linenhall Arts Centre welcomes acclaimed poet Kevin Higgins to host an evening of poets and songwriters to light up our stage. We are inviting anyone who wants to have a go to sign up and showcase your work.

The Stinging Fly described Kevin Higgins as “likely the most read living poet in Ireland”. His poems have been quoted in The Daily Telegraph, The Times (UK), The Independent, The Daily Mirror, Hot Press, and Tonight With Vincent Browne. Kevin’s 8th poetry collection, Sex and Death at Merlin Park Hospital, will be published by Salmon Poetry in June.

Adm: €7/€5 (concessions)

You can sign up to perform by clicking the 'Book tickets now' button. Select a yellow performer seat and please include your name and contact number when completing the booking. Five minutes will be allocated per performer and slots are reserved on a first come, first served basis. The number of performers is limited.