Major poetry-related events that took place worldwide during 2018 are outlined below, in various different sections.
This includes poetry books released during the year in different languages, major literary awards, poetry festivals and events, besides anniversaries and deaths of renowned poets, etc.
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, India or France).
Alphabetical listing by author name Awards announced this year: Birth years link to the corresponding "[year] in poetry" article: