Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final

Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final

Robert Crawford and Christine De LucaStudent/Youth company

60 minutesCanongate Kirk
The winners of the competition will be announced and invited to read their poems alongside two celebrated Scottish poets. Robert Crawford is the author of the newly published Old World, his ninth collection of poems, and Shetlander Christine De Luca was Edinburgh's Makar (poet laureate) from 2014 to 2017. Organised in conjunction with the Scottish Poetry Library.
Event Details

Wednesday 13 August 2025

All performances at 13:15

60 minutes

10 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£12

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How much are tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final?

Tickets for Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final are £12. You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final being performed?

Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final is being performed at Canongate Kirk, located at 153 Canongate. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final runs from 13 August 2025 to 13 August 2025. Check the official website for specific performance times.

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About This Performance

Sacred Arts Festival Poetry at Canongate Kirk – Scottish Young Religious Poets Competition Final is a spoken word performance at Canongate Kirk during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Canongate Kirk

Canongate Kirk is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Ticket Prices: From £12

Age Guidance: 8+

Content Warnings: None

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