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Brian Bilston
@brianbilston.bsky.social
I write poems.
To mark Valentine’s Day, here is what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving love poem, written 1.5 million years ago by one of our earliest ancestors, homo unrequitus.
February 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
And here’s my 2026 festival list so far.

14 Feb: Stage4Beverley
12 Mar: Words on the Water, Keswick
28 Apr: Guernsey Lit Fest
30 Apr: Wrexham Carnival of Words
1 May: Tunbridge Wells Lit Fest
2 May: Dorchester-on-Thames Fest
9 May: Filey Lit Fest
3 Jun: Leek Arts Fest

brianbilston.com/events/
Events
Here’s a page dedicated to forthcoming events where I’ll be out and about, reading poems, signing books and generally inflicting myself on an unsuspecting or unreceptive public: 2026 Fe…
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February 13, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I’m delighted to be appearing at the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival on 1st May.

Tickets have just gone on sale and are available here:
twlf.ssboxoffice.com/events/brian...
February 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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February 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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And I look forward to returning to Hackney Empire to join Hollie McNish, glorious venue @hackneyempire.bsky.social with the brilliant @holliemcnish.bsky.social come along on March 21st xx www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/holli...
Hollie McNish Brand-New Book Tour | Hackney Empire
After a run of sold-out shows, Hollie is back with a brand-new book tour. Expect adult content ribbon wrapped in chat and poetry. The title is still under-
www.hackneyempire.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Gigs: March 2026

📚March 2: Barnsley Book Festival @livewirepoetry.org @mattabbottpoet.com & Toria Garbutt

🇯🇲March 12: Manchester, Sounds of Solidarity, fundraiser for Hurricane Melissa

🎤March 21: @hackneyempire.bsky.social with @holliemcnish.bsky.social

🎟️ www.salenagodden.co.uk/2026/02/gigs...
Gigs & Festivals & Fundraisers, March 2026
MARCH 2 -  BARNSLEY BOOK FESTIVAL  -  Performing with my old N&T family at LIVEWIRE in Yorkshire,  alongside gorgeous Toria Garbutt  and Ma...
www.salenagodden.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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RIP Bud Cort. How else would you even pay tribute to him.
February 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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💝This Sat 14 Feb we’ll be at the East Riding Theatre in Beverley for an evening with @brianbilston.bsky.social

As it’s Valentine’s Day, Brian will be performing from Alexa, what is there to know about love?

Be prepared for a new insight into 💕

www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/brian-bilsto...
February 11, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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I'm an enigma, wrapped in a banana, covered in foil, and popped on barbecue
February 11, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Wednesday.
February 11, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Here’s a poem called ‘Talking Down’.
February 11, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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February 10, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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An Important Information Film. Please share widely so that more people receive the information.

Tickets: www.mickperrin.com/tours/alasdair-beckett-king-king-of-crumbs
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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If poetry is your thing, you'll be excited as I am to know there's a new Brian Bilston collection coming this April.

It's our 7th most popular pre-order at the moment, but you can push it up the list: bertsbooks.co.uk/product/how-...
February 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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In a bid to outfox the algorithms, I’m using a sink plunger stuck to my head to point at my new book (it’s out this Thursday you should definitely preorder a copy). Pretty sure this will work. Hit repost or like if you see this post. 🔁❤️
February 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Last posting dates for Valentine's cards 💌
Monday 9th Feb for 2nd class
Wednesday 11 Feb for 1st class
Get your orders in sharpish if you want them there on time!

www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/valentines-c...
February 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
H r ‘ a o m all d ‘O t of hara t r’.
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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🎟 NEW DATE ALERT: @brianbilston.bsky.social'S 2026 TOUR IS COMING TO OXFORD 🎟

The poet who’s made millions laugh, think, and fall in love with words is heading back on tour now with an added date at @thenorthwalloxford.bsky.social on 18th November! 📍
February 6, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Tickets for two autumn shows have gone on sale today:
Warwick Arts Centre, COVENTRY on 1st Oct: www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/Un8...

And an EXTRA DATE for OXFORD on 18th Nov.
31st Oct show has now sold out:
thenorthwall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside - Warwick Arts Centre
Join the UK’s most popular poet, Brian Bilston, for a hilarious evening of poetry. Featuring work from his latest collection, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside.
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Here’s a poem called ‘An Attempt to Write an Abecedarian Poem in Praise of the Dictionary’.
February 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Here’s a poem called ‘Message to the 14-Year-Old Me’.
February 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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✨ Brian Bilston LIVE in Filey ✨

Known as the Banksy of poetry, Brian Bilston brings his witty, life-affirming poetry to the Evron Centre Concert Hall.

📅 Sat 9 May | ⏰ 7.30pm
🎟 £20 via WeGotTickets or Filey Post Office

A rare chance to hear the enigma himself! 📚🎤
Brian Bilston: You Took the Last Bus Home
Filey Literature Festival, Saturday 9 May
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February 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Quick, boring update about my autumn tour: Oxford in October has now sold out.

Bristol, Bury St Edmonds, Exeter, Colchester, Corsham, Helmsley, Deal and Stroud are being particularly perky.

The full list of where I’ll be - and when is here: brianbilston.com/events/
Events
Here’s a page dedicated to forthcoming events where I’ll be out and about, reading poems, signing books and generally inflicting myself on an unsuspecting or unreceptive public: 2026 Fe…
brianbilston.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:11 AM