Dr John Cooper Clarke, the punk poet, brings his evening of spoken word to Lighthouse in Poole on 10 October 2026. A defining voice from the punk era and a widely loved name in British performance poetry, he appears for one night only just along the coast from Bournemouth.
On the night
Built around Clarke's poems and his trademark dry, fast delivery, the evening blends verse with storytelling between pieces rather than following a music-gig format. Here, the wit and the words do the heavy lifting rather than a set list of songs. Lighthouse confirms the full running order closer to the date, so check the venue's official listing for the latest information.
Planning your visit
As Poole's principal arts centre, Lighthouse sits close to the town centre and is easily reached from Bournemouth by road or train. Plenty of options for food or a drink beforehand are close by. Booking runs through the venue's official listing, which also carries the most current start times, prices and ticket availability.
Dates & times
- 10 October 2026