Poets include Hollie NcNish, Ian McMillan, Vahni Capildeo, Gillian Clarke, Ishion Hutchinson, Luke Kennard, J O Morgan, Kathleen Jamie, Pascale Petit, Nick Makoha, Caroline Bird and more.

The theme for the 2018 festival is 'Identity', and the line-up includes performers from around the world, including guest readers from Ireland, the USA, Syria, Macedonia, and the Caribbean. Taking place over three days in the historic and beautiful town of Winchester, the programme includes special workshops with leading contemporary poets, and an amazing programme of performances and readings.