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Edmonton Poetry Festival

April 1, 2026 to April 27, 2026

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Organized by: Edmonton Poetry Festival


The Edmonton Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry and spoken word in the Greater Edmonton Area representing a diverse range of artists, presenters, publishers, and communities engaged in poetry and poetry adjacent activity in the Greater Edmonton Area.


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