SpitNights #45 - pure poetry

Fri Jan 09 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Ministry | London

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SpitNights #45 - pure poetry
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the UKs biggest monthly poetry night + open mic
About this Event

poetry for non-poetry fans

a memorable night with the UK's best poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words.

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HEADLINERS - tba

+open mic


insta / tiktok@spitnights


no tickets on the door

Show starts 7.45pm

DJs 7-8pm and 10:30-late

Bar open all day

Step free access

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open mic details:

- sign up on the door 7-7:45pm

- names will be picked out of a hat (usually a 1 in 3 chance of being picked)

- 4 minutes / 1 poem maximum

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LOW INCOME TICKETS

we don't want anyone to be priced out of coming to our night so, if money is too tight, use code COMMUNITY to unlock £5 tickets on DICE (DICE adds a fee for waitlist tickets)

thank you to everyone who buys a PAY IT FORWARD ticket to help us offer cheaper tickets to those who need <3

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here at spit nights, we are committed to creating a safe and celebratory environment for all of our supporters. By attending spit nights, you agree to adhere to our safety policy. you can find more info regarding our safety policy here: https://linktr.ee/spitnights


1st thursdays of the month = pure poetry night

3rd saturdays of the month = jazz jam

last thursday of the month = groove verse jazz show


we won't be using eventbrite soon, so look out for tickets via our instagram bio

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Send us your poems for our wall:

https://linktr.ee/spitnights


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Road, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 12.08 to GBP 28.88

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