1. Home
  2. What's On
  3. All Ears Poetry Expo
All Ears Poetry Expo ECL Main

All Ears Poetry Expo returns for its second year as the UK’s only dedicated Poetry Expo, bringing together poets, spoken word artists, writers and creatives from across the country.

The event celebrates poetry, spoken word, music and creative expression, with live performances, open mic opportunities, workshops, interactive stalls and dedicated spaces to read, write and connect. Whether you are an emerging poet or simply curious about the spoken word scene, the Expo offers something for everyone.

A central focus of 2026 is Diversity & Inclusion, inspired by a World Cup theme that unites voices, cultures and stories from around the world.

Attendees can explore creative zones, enjoy live & interactive music, browse stalls, take part in activities and experience poetry in all its forms. Keep an ear to the ground for some special guest features too!

At the heart of All Ears Poetry is the annual Expo, which brings audiences into the world of poetry. Immersing each other into new rhythms and rhymes!

Remember We’re ALL EARS….

We don’t just hear, we become one ear!


  • Train

  • Plane

  • Bus

  • Car

From the south...

Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.

Exhibition Centre Liverpool is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.

Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...

A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/

For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk

For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.

From the North...

Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront. 

From the South...

Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront. 

Travel

FAQs