Astropoetica — Poetry Under the Stars Featuring Cameron Hindrum. Experience a night where poetry, music, and the cosmos collide at Launceston Planetarium. Astropoetica, another lead-in event to the Tasmanian Poetry Festival, blends centuries…
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Liz Winfield
Liz Winfield is a Tasmanian poet living in Hobart’s Northern suburbs. Her poetry collections are Too Much Happens, Cornford Press, 2003 (assisted by an Arts Tasmania grant in 2000); Catalogue of Love,…
Les Wicks
Les has performed across the globe, with work published or broadcast in 39 countries, 17 languages, and over 500 outlets. Author of 15 poetry collections, including Time Taken – New & Selected…
Kim Nielsen-Creeley
Born in Queenstown, the copper heartland of Lutruwita/Tasmania, Kim’s poetry is rooted in place—forests, rivers, rail lines and industrial scars. Her work explores the layered intersections of land, memory, and language, shaped…
Christopher “Kit” Kelen
Christopher (Kit) Kelen is a poet and painter, resident on Worimi lands, in the Myall Lakes of NSW, Australia. Published widely since the seventies, he has more than a dozen full length…
Alex McKeown
Alex McKeown is a Tasmanian poet, translator, playwright and software engineer. His work has appeared in Island, Southerly, Australian Poetry Journal, Cordite and The Canberra Times. His chapbook of translations from the…
Erin Coull
Erin is a writer and student based in nipaluna, lutruwita. She is studying a Bachelor in Social and Environmental Economics, English and Writing at the University of Tasmania, while helping to run…
NEWS: 2025 Line-up announced and Festival Passes now on Sale
🎉 We’re thrilled to officially unveil our 2025 Featured Poets for the Tasmanian Poetry Festival! Over the coming days, we’ll be introducing each of these incredible voices—so stay tuned as we celebrate…
NEWS: TAS Poetry Festival Membership – Benefits Announced
Be Part of the Future of the Tasmanian Poetry Festival Love poetry? Want to see the Tasmanian Poetry Festival continue to grow, inspire, and evolve? By becoming a member, you help shape the…
NEWS: Annual General Meeting, March 2025
The Annual General Meeting of the Tasmanian Poetry Festival was held on the 13th of March 2025. Congratulations to new President Lisa Wright, Vice President Yvonne Gluyas, Treasurer Joy Elizabeth and ordinary…
Launceston Poetry Cup 2024 (Saturday Evening)
From 6:30 pm, 12th of October 2024, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston. Get directions (opens Google Maps). The highlight of the weekend is the iconic Launceston Poetry Cup. Open to all,…
Masterclasses/Workshops 2024
In conjunction with the 2024 Tasmanian Poetry Festival, we are offering some great masterclasses: Please note that Masterclass Workshops are not included in the Festival Pass.
Get your 2024 Festival Pass and save up to 20%!
Enjoy the complete festival experience with this year’s FESTIVAL PASS*. Passholders save up to 20% on the total ticket cost and have the opportunity to meet and greet our guest poets at…
Saturday Sessions
10.00 – 11.20am | Welcome by Colin Berry & Guest Poets: Leanne Boschman, Pam Schindler, Ross Donlon 11.30 – 12.10pm | Open Mic on the theme: “Landscapes of lutruwita-Tasmania” Hosted by Marilyn…
Sunday Sessions
10.00 – 10.40am | Poetry and Jazz Poetry recited by Ross Donlon with Steve Brien accompanying on guitar. 10.45 – 11.10pm | Guest Poet Robyn Rowland 11.15 – 12.15pm | Guest Poets:…
Friday Night *40th!* Festival! Launch & performances by Sarah Lock, Thomas Forest Bailey, Moran Wiesel and Rob van der Elst
Come and help us celebrate this landmark 40th Anniversary of the Tasmanian Poetry Festival at this year’s launch party. Meet and mingle with our guest poets and musician, with drinks and nibbles…