Loud Poets

Edinburgh 2026

Loud Poets have been bringing the very best live poetry to the Fringe for over a decade. Their fist-thumping, pint-drinking, side-tickling, heart-wrenching fusion of spoken word and live music thrills poetry lovers and turns sceptics into fans. Catch the Loud Poets themselves – Katie Ailes, Mark Gallie and Kevin Mclean – with musical accompaniment from Jack Hinks and a different guest every show. 'Joyous smorgasbord of words' ***** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Funny, fierce and finely-tuned' ***** (CorrBlimey.uk). 'Astonishing range of spoken-word talent' ***** (BingeFringe.com). 'The most…

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Loud Poets is by I Am Loud CIC, listed under Spoken Word in the Fringe programme. It plays at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR, 13 August to 27 August.

The show runs 80 minutes and is suitable for ages 14+. Tickets are £16. Content warnings: Strong language.