Date set for Brian Bilston’s return to HomePlace in 2026!

We are delighted to announce that Brian Bilston will be coming to Seamus Heaney HomePlace next year as part of our autumn 2026 events programme.

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Often described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate, Brian Bilston has amassed over 500,000 followers and performed to sell-out audiences across the UK.

Author of beloved collections such as You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, What Is There to Know About Love? and Days Like These, Brian’s witty, heartfelt verse has captured the imagination of readers everywhere.

His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. In 2025, he will release an exciting new album of poetry set to music with The Catenary Wires.

Don’t miss one of the UK’s most popular poets as he returns to HomePlace for an unforgettable evening!

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £20

Tickets will go on sale on Friday 24th October 2025 at 10am.

To book tickets, call our box office on 028 7938 7444 or visit our website.