Can’t make it to VERVE in person? No problem! Experience the vibrant energy and incredible performances from anywhere in the world with our live-streamed events.
All events are streamed live and available to re-watch for up to one month after the festival. Whether you’re in a different time zone or juggling a busy schedule, you can immerse yourself in the festival at your own pace.
Why Attend VERVE Online?
Global Access: Join from anywhere in the world—no travel required.
Flexible Viewing: Missed a session? No problem! Re-watch all events up to a month after the festival.
Exclusive Content: Gain access to performances, readings, and workshops featuring some of the best voices in contemporary poetry.
Community Connection: Engage with fellow poetry lovers online and stay connected to the VERVE community.
VERVE 2025 Online Events
Tickets to all our streamed events are available to watch via secure link on YouTube LIVE from the festival. Here’s what’s on:
Online Pass: All Streamed Events Wednesday • 8:30 PM • From £38.62
LOUD POETS SLAM 2025 BIRMINGHAM HEAT at VERVE Thursday • 7:30 PM • From £8.30
THE PAMPHLET HOUR featuring Laurie Bolger, Troy Cabida, Betty Doyle, Ellora Sutton Friday • 7:00 PMFrom £6.39
FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINE EVENT with Dzifa Benson, Anthony Joseph, Richard Scott Friday • 8:30 PMFrom £8.30
Sixth Verve Poetry Performance Lecture – Susannah Dickey: Why Not You? Saturday • 1:00 PM • From £6.39
Magma Matters: Past, Present and Future Saturday • 2:30 PM • From £6.39
'POETRY UNBOUND' SPECIAL at VERVE with Imtiaz Dharker & Padraig O Tuama Saturday • 4:30 PM • From £6.39
SATURDAY HEADLINE EVENT with Theresa Lola, Victoria Kennefick, Anthony Capildeo Saturday • 6:00 PM • From £8.30
BIG GAY POETRY NIGHT VERVE SPECIAL featuring Joelle Taylor, Sanah Asan and Kandace Johnson. Saturday • 8:00 PM • From £8.30
Discovering The New Carthaginians with Nick Makoha Sunday • 1:00 PM • From £6.39
SUNDAY HEADLINE EVENT with Helen Calcutt, Pàdraig Ò Tauma, Ruth Padel & Carrie Etter Sunday • 2:30 PM From £8.30
VERVE CLOSING GALA WITH OPEN MIC with Courtney Conrad and Jamie Thrasivoulou Sunday • 4:30 PM • From £6.39
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