Poetry Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening poetry events all around Philadelphia, PA

Punch Line Philly Open Mic Night

 Sun, 30 Nov at 07:00 pm Callback Bar at Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

The Late(ish) Poetry Show -November Edition

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:30 pm PhilaMOCA USD 0 to 29

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

Souletri Sunday's Open Mic

 Sun, 23 Nov at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

James Geary celebrates The World in a Phrase on November 21st

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

WORDS & GIGGLES

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Buffalo Wild Wings USD 18 to 25

The Lost Priest

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 0 to 23

Black Woman About Business Expo 2025

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast Free

Sip & Pen: The Reboot. Philly’s Pop-Up Poetry Party You Don’t Want to Miss

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm Jasper Studios USD 9 to 55

Return to The Classics: Emily Van Duyne talks LOVING SYLVIA PLATH

 Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Open Mic Music Jam

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm Ortlieb's Venue Free

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

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm 1034 Pine St Free

DTL Poetic Vibez Open Mic & Showcase

 Sun, 09 Nov at 12:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 45

Blooming Softly, Fighting Fiercely: A Night of Poetry with Simply Ayanna

 Thu, 06 Nov at 06:00 pm Nutmeg Bar and Market USD 10 to 20

Open Mic Music Jam

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Ortlieb's Venue Free

The Wombats Only The Poets & Red Rum Club

 Sun, 09 Nov at 07:00 pm The Fillmore - Philadelphia

LEAD WITH LOVE: AN INTERACTIVE CONCERT FOR COMPASSION & HOPE

 Mon, 01 Dec at 06:00 pm Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Free

Our History Poetry Night

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

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

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

Readers Theater: Recuerdos Que No Sabias Que Tenias

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

Patti Smith

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm The Met Presented by Highmark

Punch Line Philly Open Mic Night

 Mon, 17 Nov at 07:00 pm Punch Line Philly

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

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

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition GRAND FINALE

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

Brandon Moulden

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

Punch Line Philly Open Mic Night

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm Punch Line Philly

200 Women In Jeans In Worship Annual Women’s Conference

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am Lucien Blackwell Community Center USD 34

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

 Wed, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm Philadelphia USD 7 to 34

Hoodwinked: Stand Up & Storytelling Open Mic

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

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Philadelphia Free

First Saturdays Open Mic + Art Show at People's Gallery Project

 Sat, 02 Aug at 06:00 pm 1034 Pine St Free

Poetry Workshop and Peer Review

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

Philly Reincarnated Open Mic & Poetry Slam

 Sat, 11 Oct at 06:30 pm Creative Praxis Free

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

 Thu, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm Philadelphia Free

Creatives' Cafe | Open Mic ft. Maya Simone

 Tue, 09 Dec at 06:45 pm 2443 E Gordon St USD 7 to 25

Two Locals Comedy Open Mic

 Fri, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Make you holla for a dolla

 Wed, 05 Nov at 06:00 pm Blue Sky Enterprise LLC USD 5

Last Sunday Open Mic

 Sun, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Visionary Goals Studio USD 15

Poetry Writing Monthly Workshop

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

Philadelphia Comedy College Fall 2025 Semester

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:00 pm Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center USD 0 to 1,039

Comedy Open Mic Night at the Raven Lounge

 Thu, 14 Dec at 09:00 pm The Raven Lounge Free

The Comedy Jawn

 Mon, 09 Jan at 08:30 pm Saint Lazarus Bar Free

L1 POETRY Presents You Gotta Love It (Strictly Love-Focused Poetry)

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm 433 W Girard Ave USD 13

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