53K views · 877 reactions | English poet, John Cooper Clarke, is to become the first poet to headline the UK’s largest indoor arena. He believes that poetry needs to be heard and it is ‘more at home in an arena than a library’. The Today Programme | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4 | Facebook

The full conversation with John Cooper Clarke and Nihal Arthanayake will be live on the Bradford Lit Fest YouTube channel tomorrow, including performances of John’s most popular poems, as well as exclusive reveals of new work. #JohnCooperClarke #PunkPoet #PerformancePoetry #SpokenWord #BradfordLitFest | Bradford Literature Festival

15K views · 70 reactions | We have teamed up with the iconic John Cooper Clarke to celebrate the success of Co-op Live  Proper Sound is his poem that puts into words what makes Co-op Live so special. A rhythmic tribute to this incredible Manchester-based music venue built on Co-op values. From the humble days of outdoor bogs to the modern marvel of Co-op Live, John paints a vivid picture of resilience, community, and the boundless power of music. PROPER SOUND | Co-op | Facebook

JOHN COOPER CLARKE IS READY TO “HAVE IT” - NEW POETRY COLLECTION AND TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT 💥🎙 JCC is back and better than ever with a major UK tour and brand new poetry collection set for Autumn 2026! The tour will be a chance to be see John perform his new body of work alongside his beloved, hilarious and classic fan-favourites. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 5th. Sign up for presale access now via the link below 🎟️ https://emails.gigsandtours.com/p/7K73-F9I/thank-you-for-signing-up?pfredi

Happy Valentine’s Day from Doctor John Cooper Clarke ❤️ I Wanna Be Yours - “Quantifiably the world’s favourite British poem, full stop” | John Cooper Clarke

Dr John Cooper Clarke will perform at Manchester Co-op Live NEXT WEEK. Hosted by Mike Garry and with special guests Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jan Brierton and Freya Beer. Final tickets on sale now. | John Cooper Clarke