Dr John Cooper Clarke takes to the stage at the Lighthouse in the city of Poole on 10 October 2026 for a single-night event that fuses cutting social observation, rapid-fire delivery and dry, punk-inflected wit into an unforgettable live experience. His incisive, rhythm-driven readings of beloved classics alongside newer material will fill the intimate auditorium with laughter, gasps and moments of quiet reflection, the venue’s excellent acoustics making every sneer and pause land with perfect clarity. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will find themselves swept up in couplets that are funny, ferocious and heartbreakingly human, as the poet mines the absurdities of modern life with the sly charm that has defined his career. Advance tickets are recommended for this standout concert in Poole’s cultural calendar, which promises to be a rare chance to see a living legend perform his iconic work up close.
