The Poet Laureate of Punk Dr John Cooper Clarke brings his UK headline tour to Birmingham next month.

With his raucous new poetry collection, HAVE IT, set for release on Thu 1 Oct, Clarke swings by the Town Hall on Sat 24 Oct.

Last year saw Dr John Cooper Clarke achieve historical feats as he became the first poet to headline a UK arena – the biggest indoor arena in Europe, Manchester’s Co-op Live. The celebrated poet also received the prestigious 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his phenomenal influence in the music world

The tour will see Clarke introducing this new body of work alongside his beloved, hilarious and classic fan-favourites.

Book your tickets to Dr John Cooper Clarke at Birmingham Town Hall below.

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