StAnza turns 30 in 2027!
Scotland's International Poetry Festival
Fri 12 to Sun 14 March 2027 · St Andrews
Thirty years of poets, readers and listeners. The 2027 programme launches in January.
When
12 to 14 March 2027
Friday to Sunday
Tickets
Pay what you can, from £5
On sale January
StAnza at 30
Thirty years of StAnza, with you part of it
Were you there in the early years? A first reading, a late-night slam, a poem that stayed with you. Share your StAnza memory and it could become part of our anniversary archive.
About StAnza
Bringing the world’s best poets to the historic heart of Fife
Our warm, welcoming festival takes place every March in the stunning, coastal town of St Andrews. We bring together the best contemporary poets from around the world for a weekend of spoken words, visual art, music and more.
As international as we are Scottish, StAnza showcases exceptional artists in a beautiful setting, open and accessible to all.
“It was such a joy - friendly, amazing events and all in a wonderful place.”
“There really was something (and somewhere) for everyone and I can’t get over how welcoming and inclusive the festival was.”
“The best festival I’ve ever read at or attended!”
“This may have been the best festival I have ever attended [...] I’m still buzzing from the experience.”
“Everyone was so welcoming and kind, and I got to meet some of the most amazing poets and people [...] I could not recommend StAnza more!”
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Support StAnza
Keep the festival open to everyone, with pay-what-you-can tickets for thirty years and counting.
Projects
Poetry all year round, from schools to poetry films.
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