The Write to Ignite Festival this year sees us host a huge range of fantastic events throughout September, all across Hackney. Among many others, Michael Rosen, who we have recently crowned Hackney’s Poet Laureate, will be making many appearances, culminating in a performance of specially commissioned poems about Hackney Streets.

Other highlights include readings, performances and workshops from John Hegley, Scroobius Pip, Iain Sinclair, Tim Wells, Annie Freud, Simon Munnery, Gwyneth Herbert, Hugo Williams, Tim Turnbull, Adisa and Stewart Lee and many, many more. But take a look for yourself - this festival has something for every one, of every age.

To view information on the events which will be taking place, simply click on one of the dates on the Calender at the left of the screen and see what will be happening on that day. The festival runs from the 3 - 29 of September but there won't be events on every single day. Days when events are happening are coloured in purple.