Poetry Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening poetry events all around Philadelphia, PA

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:00 pm Christ Community Church USD 13 to 55

The Late(ish) Poetry Show - February Edition

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:30 pm PhilaMOCA USD 0 to 29

Love Jones Experience: A Cinematic Celebration of Love

 Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 pm Secret Location - Near Center City USD 34 to 61

Lucy Kaplansky

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 0 to 109

Laugh The Pain Away… With A Poetry Vibe | Fri. 2.27 ~ The Lounge

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

'Love & Lyrics' Artistry Showcase

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm 5204 Lancaster Ave USD 23

Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Dise

 Tue, 03 Feb at 06:45 pm Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center USD 13 to 25

Black Opulence: Valentine’s Day Arts Regale

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Mt Airy Art Garage USD 0 to 66

Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Leah Wrenne

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:45 pm Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center USD 13 to 25

VOICES! A Writing Workshop & Exhibition

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:00 pm The Free Library Of Philadelphia Free

Philly Reincarnated Grand Slam

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Rotunda USD 7 to 29

Philadelphia Comedy College Spring 2026 Semester

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center USD 0 to 1,039

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 11 Mar at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus - Downs Hall Free

A Literary Celebration with Amy Beth Sisson & Friends

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm H&H Books Free

The Black Girl Agenda Presents In The Meantime

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Sweet Bakes Couture USD 29

Pass The Mic - Open Mic & Cypher Night: Presented by DJ Yung Akh

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm KIDD & CO USD 7 to 13

Harriett’s presents Kiss Of Life w/ Sannii Crespina-flores

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:30 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 22

Creatives' Pier | Outdoor Open Mic ft. Q-Flo

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:45 pm Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center USD 13 to 25

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

HOUSE OF POETS - JUST MIKE THE POET

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Indy Hall Clubhouse at 709 N 2nd St USD 23 to 55

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

2 Lines Open Mic X Sai

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm MaKen Studios North USD 13

"What is Love?" 2026 presented by MBKCares

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Walnut Street West Library Free

Collide Community Open Mic: Bourbon and Branch

 Mon, 23 Feb at 07:00 pm Bourbon & Branch Free

Two Locals Comedy Open Mic

 Fri, 23 Jan Two Locals Brewing Free

Still Here, Still Rising; Mental Health Awareness Open Mic Night

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:30 pm First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG USD 18 to 45

Mister John's Music Acoustic Open Mic Night

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm 761 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2857, United States

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Members Only – Words to Live By: Write Your Own Obituary

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:30 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

L1POETRY's YOU GOTTA LOVE IT Ft. Solfull Poetry & Lexx Unapologetically

 Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 pm Sweet Bakes Couture Cafe USD 18

APEX POETRY LEAGUE 7: LEXX UNAPOLOGETICALLY VS TSLEEVELESS

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Hero's Mark Enterprise USD 23

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 08 Apr at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

"Love Whole and Broken"

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm 1034 Pine St USD 20

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

The Crossing: Declare the Causes

 Sun, 22 Mar at 04:00 pm The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany USD 7 to 18

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Hunger: Desire in Six Courses

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:30 pm Vox Populi USD 162 to 215

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Rap It Up

 Sun, 01 Feb at 10:00 am 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19130

Topside Tavern Comedy - Open Mic Night

 Thu, 15 May at 08:30 pm Topside Tavern - American Restaurant & Bar Free

The Poets' Studio February 3rd Workshop with Saskia Kercy

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm Twelve Gates Arts Free

Our History Poetry Night

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 23

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 10 Jun at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

HERBS & WORDS OPEN MIC SHOW The LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS EDITION

 Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm 3244 N Front St USD 18 to 65

Drum Major Instinct with Katherine Young, Glasspack & Negar Soley

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm The Perch Music & Arts Community

Niloufar Shiri & Bahar Badieitabar+ Parsa Ferdowsi

 Wed, 18 Mar at 08:00 pm The Rotunda

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 0 to 109

Collage Poetry Hang with Casey Britton

 Sun, 22 Feb at 12:00 pm Time & Peace Café and Gallery Free

Hot Spit Show w/ open mic Ft Keynote

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 0 to 45

The Pinky Promise Poetry Performance and book launch

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm 3525 I St USD 0 to 65

Poetry Reading with Icky Bits, Marshall James Kavanaugh, Shane Riley, +++

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Molly's Books & Records Free

Poetic Justice

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm 1300 S 50th St USD 55

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13

Readers Theater: Recuerdos Que No Sabias Que Tenias

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 0 to 23

Brandon Moulden

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 23

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Open Mic Night

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia

collection + collage

 Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm Hall Pass Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 13 May at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 08 Jul at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

How to Get Your Poetry Published: An Info Session for Beginners

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm 1034 Pine St Free

Poetry is for Everyone Book Club

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Valerio Coffee Roasters USD 0 to 22

Poetry Workshop and Peer Review

 Mon, 29 Sep at 06:00 pm Hawthorne Cultural Center Free

Third Thursday jam session + open mic

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:00 pm d'griot gallery Free

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm Philadelphia Free

Poetry Writing Monthly Workshop

 Wed, 10 Sep at 06:30 pm Philly Typewriter Free

Hoodwinked: Stand Up & Storytelling Open Mic

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:30 pm 1626 E Passyunk Ave Free

Wild Indigo Poetry 2025-2026

 Sun, 17 Aug at 05:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center Free

Coffee & Conversations, an open mic spoken word night

 Tue, 30 Sep at 04:30 pm Walnut Street West Library Free

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Philadelphia Free

Fat Lady Brewing Comedy Open Mic

 Mon, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm Fat Lady Brewing Free

Festivals Thursday Open Mic

 Thu, 21 Mar at 08:30 pm Festivals Restaurant & Lounge Free

OpenMIC with a Bite

 Wed, 08 Jan at 06:30 pm 5547 Germantown Ave USD 18