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

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

The Late(ish) Poetry Show - March Edition

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

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

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

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

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

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

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

Black Voices And Visions

 Tue, 24 Feb at 06:00 pm South Bowl USD 20

APEX POETRY LEAGUE 7: LEXX UNAPOLOGETICALLY VS TSLEEVELESS

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

ArtLOVE Open Expression: Spring Show

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm Two Locals Brewing USD 0 to 15

The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri

 Mon, 30 Mar at 05:30 pm Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

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

A Literary Celebration with Amy Beth Sisson & Friends

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

Collide Community Open Mic: Bourbon and Branch

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

LCA & WYP Present "Tea With Tang & Song"

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm 7860 Eva St USD 0 to 150

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Collide's Issue 12 Release Party!

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:00 pm Tattooed Mom, South Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Free

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

The Crossing: Declare the Causes

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

Niloufar Shiri & Bahar Badieitabar+ Parsa Ferdowsi

 Wed, 18 Mar at 08:00 pm The Rotunda

Topside Tavern Comedy - Open Mic Night

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

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

Drum Major Instinct with Katherine Young, Glasspack & Negar Soley

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

POETRY OPEN MIC + BOOK FAIR

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm 2930 Jasper St USD 13

2nd Friday Open Mic / Community Dinner

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm St. Paul's Lutheran Church Free

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

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

Poetry Workshop

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am The Welcome Table Free

Collage Poetry Hang with Casey Britton

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

A Poets Lounge

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm 350 S 15th St Free

Expressive Open Mic Night

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm 2321 Emerald St USD 0 to 29

Two Locals Comedy Open Mic

 Fri, 23 Jan Two Locals Brewing Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

Not "Just" a Poet

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

Poetic Justice

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

Philadelphia Book Launch for Asa Drake's "Maybe the Body"

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:00 pm The Head & The Hand Books Free

Brandon Moulden

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

Readers Theater: Recuerdos Que No Sabias Que Tenias

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

2026 Screening Scholarship Media Festival: Closing Performance

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm The Arts League Free

NO MERCY MIC NIGHT

 Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 pm 2825 Cottman Ave USD 31

Meanderings (A Poetry Reading)

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm Da Vinci Art Alliance Free

A Tale as Old as Friends: A Poetry Workshop

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 pm Plant and People Free

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

Noche de Bohemia: Amistad Sin Fronteras/Friendship Without Borders

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm AMLA at Esperanza USD 11

Mindfulness Mondays- All about YOU

 Mon, 16 Feb at 06:00 pm 350 S 15th St Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 12 Aug at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 13 May 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

The Pinky Promise Poetry Performance and book launch

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

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

OpenMIC with a Bite

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