Poetry Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening poetry events all around Philadelphia, PA

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

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

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

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

2 Lines Open Mic X Conduit Collective

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm MaKen Studios North USD 13

HOUSE OF POETS

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Indy Hall Clubhouse at 709 N 2nd St USD 23 to 55

BURGERS & BEATS OPEN MIC AT COUSINS BURGER

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm Cousin's Burger USD 5

Brandon Moulden

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

Our History Poetry Night

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

'Love & Lyrics' Artistry Showcase

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

The Late(ish) Poetry Show - February Edition

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

Readers Theater: Recuerdos Que No Sabias Que Tenias

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

The Poetry Cafe: Live From Philly | 1.23, The Lounge

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 09 Jan 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

Atop An Underwood Reading Series #11 hosted by Dream Poet For Hire

 Tue, 13 Jan at 06:00 pm Philly Typewriter Free

Palette & Poetry

 Sat, 10 Jan at 06:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 23

Philly Reincarnated Open Mic & Poetry Slam

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm Creative Praxis USD 0 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

Not "Just" a Poet

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

Dream Girls: XM Anniversary Vision Board

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:00 pm W Philadelphia USD 55 to 402

Speak It Into Existence: A Mental Health Awareness Open Mic Night

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:30 pm First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG USD 18 to 23

Drum Major Instinct with Katherine Young & Negar Soley

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm The Perch Music & Arts Community

Poetry Battle, Open Mic, and Drum & Brunch

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm FaceClock Zero Proof Lounge & Gallery Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

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

Topside Tavern Comedy - Open Mic Night

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

We Them Ones Comedy Tour Live in Philadelphia

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19121

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

Punch Line Philly Open Mic Night

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Punch Line Philly

Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Dise

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

Creatives' Pier | Open Mic ft. Leah Wrenne

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

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

Niloufar Shiri & Bahar Badieitabar+ Parsa Ferdowsi

 Wed, 18 Mar at 08:00 pm The Rotunda

Open Mic Night

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Third Thursday jam session + open mic

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

Poetry Workshop and Peer Review

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