Lyra Festival returns from April 25th - May 4th 2025.

Selected events on sale below. Full programme (including workshops) TBA soon!

“Seeing Bristol not only buzzing with an incredible diverse array of literary events for 10 days, but attended by such a varied mix of people and tastes, was inspiring. I hope Lyra has many more chances to grow and expand, as it is becoming a staple part to the city’s artistic calendar”

- Travis Alabanza, poet and performance artist.

“Lyra Festival provides a real opportunity for people to engage with poetry and spoken word. It’s accessible, it’s fun, and it cements Bristol and the West Country as the UK’s home of creativity.”

- Adam Crowther, BBC Upload presenter