International Poetry Festival - Brighton Fringe
International Poetry Festival
International Poetry Festival is a 3-day electrifying celebration of contemporary poetry at Brighton Fringe, organized by the Institute for Experimental Arts (Greece, UK, Tunisia, India, USA, Lebanon, Germany). This immersive event brings together cutting-edge poetic forms from across the world, blending language, visual arts and sound into a powerful live experience.

The festival features video poetry screenings by internationally acclaimed artists, presenting striking visual narratives that create cinematic poems challenging how poetry is seen and felt. Vibrant spoken word performances showcase a dynamic mix of international voices alongside local Brighton poets, offering raw, intimate and politically charged work that reflects diverse cultures and perspectives.

Poetry is fused with electronic music, stunning visuals, live soundscapes and digital experimentation. Venue: Presuming Ed-114-115 London Road- Brighton UK Dates: 27-28 & 31 May - starts at 22.15

Cast & Creative Team


Sissy Doutsiou- internationally acclaimed Greek actress and poet. Curator of the annual International Video Poetry Festival.

Tasos Sagris - Greek poet, director and activist from international anarchist cultural group Void Network (est. 1990) and founder of the Institute for Experimental Arts.

Woodzy- award-winning Flo Poet, 3x TEDx Speaker and Emcee Specialist, featured on BAFTA-winning TV show Life And Rhymes.

Lucy English- pioneer London poet acclaimed for her spoken word performances

Angelina Farmer- spoken word English artist, based in Portugal. Founder of South West Youth Arts Platform, creating spaces for young artists.

Miss Yankey- British-Ghanaian spoken word artist and activist whose poetry addresses themes of identity, resilience, and social justice.

Ernesto Sarezale- Basque poet, influential queer performer and filmmaker

Mad Kate- Berlin-based performance artist and writer whose practice interrogates identity, sexuality, and radical politics.

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Reviews


This extraordinary festival, and the organizers characterised by empathy, integrity and dedication.

- Janet Lee- Filmfreeway

★★★★★

Always eclectic, inclusive and challenging, curated with much care

- Ian Gibbins- Filmfreeway

★★★★★

Professionally organized festival, with high-quality performances & a strong artistic vision.

- Róbert Bordás- Filmfreeway

★★★★★

Company: The Institute for Experimental Arts

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Genre: Literature & Spoken Word

Duration: 60 mins


Venues: Presuming Ed


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 18+ (Restriction)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

 Strong Language Strong Language

 Loud Noises Loud Noises

 References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse

 References to Mental Illness References to Mental Illness

 References to Sexual Abuse References to Sexual Abuse

 Depictions and references to Violence Depictions and references to Violence

May 27, 2026

6:00 pm

Presuming Ed

Standard: £10

paid

May 28, 2026

6:00 pm

Presuming Ed

Standard: £10

paid

May 31, 2026

6:00 pm

Presuming Ed

Standard: £10

paid


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