Spoken word events in Philadelphia

Check out happening spoken word 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

Freedom Now Fest 2026

 Sun, 02 Aug at 01:00 pm North 39th Street & Lancaster Avenue Free

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm 7860 Eva St USD 0 to 29

The Moth Storyslam: Sus

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia

Kevin James Thornton: Book Reading Show

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia

The Moth StorySLAM - American Dreams at Punch Line Philadelphia

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:30 pm Punch Line Philadelphia

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Poetry, Blerds & Jams

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Braid Mill USD 75 to 150

Caroline Davis, Bill Nace & Christian Mirande/Carrie DeCunzo Mirande duo

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm The Perch Music & Arts Community

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

HOUSE OF POETS - MAUI

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

Verse & Vision: The Build Up to Ownership

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm 728 S Broad St USD 25

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

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

Voices on the Menu

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm 3269 S Ferry Rd USD 13

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13 to 18

2 Lines Open Mic X L1 Da Philosopher

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm MaKen Studios North USD 13

Christ Vibez Summer Jamz 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Neighborhood House USD 7 to 34

Light in the Dark

 Sun, 22 Mar at 03:00 pm The Rotunda Free

Softness + Self: A Whipped Shea & Spoken Word Experience

 Thu, 19 Mar at 05:30 pm 915 Spring Garden St Free

Christ Connect Philly - Open Mic Night

 Thu, 26 Mar at 08:00 pm Our House Culture Center Free

NO MERCY MIC NIGHT

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

Hot Spit Show w/ open mic

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm 624 S 6th St USD 0 to 29

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

A Writers Party 2026: People Yell At You (a reading)

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Neon Clown Dream Lounge Free

Coffee & Conversations, an open mic spoken word night

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