StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival returns to St Andrews in March 2025, and we’re bringing the Big Feels.

This is the start of a new era for StAnza, under the Artistic Director Ryan Van Winkle. You’ll feel that fresh direction across the festival, right from our opening night which promises to be special.

Poets from Scotland, the UK and overseas will come together in St Andrews from 14-16 March, with the festival once again embracing a hybrid format, featuring livestreams and digital exclusives, allowing audiences and artists to join the conversation, no matter where they are.

Check out the full programme including the highlights for both in-person and online events.