Think you've heard the worst poetry of your life? Think again!! Get ready for another round of Cringe Fest at this year's Fringe Festival 2026! 

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Can Sam Allen hold his title as the Cringey-est poet in the Bay, or are have other hilariously terrible, cringe-worthy poets been lured out to topple his reign?

Get along to the Village Cinema at Fringe Festival and lend your jeers, groans and laughter to help decide who has the worst poem of 2026.

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Worst Poet Wins!

 

The rules are simple - each poet has two minutes to do their damnedest. The six worst poets go through to the next round where they have another two minutes to make the audience wish they'd never left the comfort of their couch. The third and final round sees the three most awful poets battle it out for the coveted title of Cringe Fest winner, 2026. Judges' verdict is final. Judges will be selected from the audience. Leave your hate at the gate. And your offence at the fence. This is a fun event where laughter rules.