Poetry Events in Atlanta

Check out happening poetry events all around Atlanta, GA

Friday After Next - Live Stage Play & Showcase

 Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 38 to 118

Soul Sounds: Toss the mic Poetry

 Wed, 20 Aug at 06:00 pm 404 Coffee Free

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend 2025 Presented by PureEnHERgy

 Thu, 28 Aug at 10:00 am Atlanta USD 147

Baby Boy - Live Stage Play & Showcase

 Sun, 30 Nov at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 38 to 118

TOSS THE MIC – Open Mic Poetry Night at 404 Coffee

 Thu, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm 404 Coffee Free

African Culture Fashion Show

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:00 pm just add honey tea company

Spoken Word Vibes

 Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm 2001 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW USD 14 to 200

ATL JAM SESSION

 Thu, 28 Aug at 09:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 20 to 73

Yardbards! A Birdcoat Quarterly Event

 Sat, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm 517 Broyles St SE Free

WORD IS BORN POETRY: Aural Alchemy

 Sun, 17 Aug at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 14 to 73

SWEAT presents Motor City Takeover

 Sat, 30 Aug at 12:00 pm Southern Feed Store Free

Rhythm & Soul

 Sat, 06 Sep at 09:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 20 to 73

Copy of Sounds and Words Open Mic

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:00 pm JB's Record Lounge USD 14

Bye Felicia! Friday Comedy Open Mic

 Fri, 29 Aug at 09:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 9 to 73

Deconstruct and Reassemble ~ Literary Open Mic

 Wed, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm The Supermarket Free

Poetic Jazz: Under the Stars

 Tue, 26 Aug at 08:00 pm Elysian Dreams USD 30 to 55

The Poetic Justice Poetry & Live Music Show

 Wed, 20 Aug at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 20 to 73

Chris Duarte Group with Predawn Pours

 Mon, 25 Aug at 07:00 pm 1010 White Street SW, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia

Dr. Lulu Hosts Pride Open Mic Night

 Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm Ash Coffee USD 29

Love & Basketball - Live Stage Play & Showcase

 Sun, 28 Sep at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 38 to 118

The Waffle Houze Cypher

 Wed, 27 Aug at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 14 to 73

Free Song Studio Class with Live Pianist ( Open Mic)

 Sun, 17 Aug at 04:00 pm Atlanta Young Singers Free

Artists in The Afternoon 2025 Edition

 Sat, 30 Aug at 01:00 pm Auburn Avenue Research Library Free

$1,000 Poetry Competition Hosted By @DoItForTheQulture

 Fri, 29 Aug at 06:00 pm Handlebar ATL USD 18

An Open Mic- Praise & Worship Night

 Sat, 23 Aug at 05:30 pm 2365 Pleasantdale Rd USD 13

AJ McQueen, Ariel J. @ Aisle 5

 Sun, 24 Aug at 07:00 pm Aisle 5

Big Mama Female Open Mic

 Tue, 19 Aug at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 14

Mood Swings Live Music Open Mic

 Mon, 25 Aug at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 26 to 73

Playing With Our Words 8-23-25

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, United States, Georgia 30344

Musings: A Stage Adorned with Black Queer Creatives

 Sun, 24 Aug at 05:00 pm Limelight Theater USD 19 to 25

Moods & Monologue - Open Mic Artist Showcase

 Tue, 26 Aug at 08:00 pm 393 Marietta St NW USD 14 to 73

Saturday Writers Workshop 8-23-25

 Sat, 23 Aug at 12:00 pm 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, United States, Georgia 30344

The Movement (Intimate concerts) Aug 21st

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm The Betty USD 34 to 189

ROOTED: A Living Canvas of Black Expression

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:30 pm 488 Edgewood Ave SE USD 31

Poetic Jazz Under the Stars

 Tue, 26 Aug at 07:30 pm Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States

Unmasc-Qing Too: Both Sides of the Table > Dialogue + Shadow Work

 Sat, 23 Aug at 03:00 pm Space323 USD 12 to 48

Atlanta’s tribute to Roy Ayers w/ band leader Mark Adams and special guests

 Fri, 22 Aug at 01:30 pm City Winery Atlanta

Melodies Unplugged

 Mon, 18 Aug at 08:15 pm Encore Film and Music Studio USD 13 to 55

THE CIRCLE POETRY EXPERIENCE

 Tue, 19 Aug at 09:00 pm THE CIRCLE POETRY PLACE USD 0 to 18

Verses in Bloom: A Luxe Spoken Word + Poetry Picnic

 Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm Piedmont Park USD 0 to 8

Fleet Night Atlanta: Christian Open Mic Experience

 Tue, 30 Sep at 07:00 pm 3039 Briarcliff Rd NE Free

High Vibrations Pop Up Shop/Spoken Word Event

 Sun, 21 Sep at 03:00 pm 1580 Flat Shoals Rd SE USD 0 to 100

Socially Awkward Comedy: A FREE Open Mic on the West End!

 Tue, 26 Aug at 07:00 pm Boggs Social & Supply

Saul Williams

 Sun, 12 Oct at 07:00 pm City Winery - Atlanta

Open Mic Comedy this Friday @ Suite Food Lounge

 Fri, 04 Apr at 08:30 pm Suite Food Lounge Free

Jay Som at Aisle 5

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Aisle 5

Saul Williams at City Winery - Atlanta

 Tue, 14 Oct at 08:00 pm City Winery - Atlanta

NO WITNESSES

 Tue, 19 Aug at 11:00 pm 657 Julian St NW USD 5 to 82

Back to the Block Silent Headphone Party – Every 3rd Saturday!

 Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 pm Bookstore Gallery Edgewood USD 8 to 19

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

 Wed, 05 Mar at 08:00 pm Atlanta USD 7 to 34

Friday Open Mic Comedy in the ATL

 Fri, 03 Jan at 08:30 pm Monticello Bisto Free

Knock 'N Rhythm

 Thu, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Knock Music House USD 0 to 25

YAWP! Open Mic

 Thu, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Freeside Atlanta Free

ABPW Poetry Slam R&B Jazz Brunch

 Sun, 31 Aug at 12:00 pm The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton USD 72

Cafe Unplugged: A First Friday Listening Experience

 Fri, 01 Aug at 08:00 pm Black Coffee Atlanta USD 29 to 33

Poetry Thursdays Nights “$100 For The Poem of The Night” @BluLagoonAtlanta

 Thu, 21 Sep at 08:00 pm Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro Free

CMC Presents: Atlanta Springfest Kickoff

 Thu, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Handlebar ATL Free

THE MIC IS ON

 Thu, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm Black Coffee Westside (at the Vivian) USD 13

Open Mic Comedy in Buckhead

 Wed, 07 May at 08:30 pm Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro Free

Tease Tuesday Burlesque: A Monthly Variety Show!

 Tue, 13 May at 08:00 pm Red Light Cafe USD 25 to 43

Open Mic Comedy in Buckhead

 Sun, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm Clutch Restaurant USD 0 to 42

Open Mic Comedy & After Party @ The Monticello

 Thu, 16 May at 08:30 pm The Monticello Free

Throat Chakra Wednesdays Artist Open Mic

 Wed, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm 1450 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd USD 0 to 15

SECRET SUNDAYS: OPEN MIC NIGHT

 Sun, 15 Dec at 11:30 pm Babylon Cafe Free

Tiiiva Tuesdaze : Heal & Chill

 Tue, 22 Jul at 06:00 pm Tea'z Social USD 8