Hi, so here is a list of local events in July. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included, or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing (or amending during the month). Please check event with hosts before attending – in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking though July in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise August’s list will follow in due course.
Friday 1st July 18:00
Leicester.
There’s Still Life Here – Exhibition Launch Event. Beta X, 72 Church Gate, LE1 3AN (w3w = ///shout.anyway.lively)
Art exhibition launch with open mic music and spoken word. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
http://www.laurartist.com/
Saturday 2nd July 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry Stone (In old churchyard at Junction of High Street & Maiden Lane – w3w = ///hands.miss.lakes)
Open air poetry readings – bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Regular event during warmer months (weather permitting) – First Saturday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/
Sunday 3rd July 13:00
Peterborough.
Peterborough Stanza. Peterborough Museum Cafe, Priestgate, PE1 1LF (w3w = ///chat.coffee.agreed)
Hosted by Mark Wilson & Julia Gaze.
See Facebook event for more details.
Tuesday 5th July 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at Chequers, Market Place, NG31 6LR (w3w = ///staple.final.entire)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
Wednesday 6th July 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Hosted by Kim Allen, Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details.
Wednesday 6th July 19:00
Oundle.
Drama on Tap – Oundle Fringe Edition. The Ship Inn, West Street, PE8 4EF (w3w = ///scoping.wordplay.evoke)
Drama/Theatre/Spoken Word open mic. Everyone welcome, free entry
www.oundlefringe.org
Tuesday 12th July 19:30
St Ives (Cambridgeshire).
Open Mic in the Riverport Cafe at St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, PE27 5AD (w3w = ///yesterday.meanders.recorders)
Poetry & Folk music – Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, Entry fee varies. Often between £2 – £4 (cash only).
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month.
http://www.thecornexchange.org.uk
Wednesday 13th July 19:30
Market Deeping.
Open Mic at The Iron Horse Ranch, High Street, PE6 8EB (w3w = ///beefed.inflates.fried)
Music & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry. See website for this and future events
www.ironhorseranchhouse.co.uk/whats-on/
Thursday 14th July 19:30
Stamford.
Theatre Lounge Open Mic. Stamford Corn Exchange, Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///polite.brave.haven)
Music & Spoken Word with host Darren Rawnsley. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Usually every other month.
See website for this and future events.
www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
Friday 15th July 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome.
See Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Regular event.
Saturday 16th July 12:00
Oundle.
Suzanne Tuck & Tim Bold. Oundle Library, Glapthorn Road, PE8 4JA (w3w = ///kilts.nuzzled.bookmark)
Poetry. Audience only – See website for more details
www.oundlefringe.org
Saturday 16th July 14:00
Helpston.
Gathering for John Clare, John Clare’s graveside. St Botolph’s Churchyard, Church Lane, Helpston, PE6 7DT (w3w = ///daydream.rarely.suspect)
Open air poetry readings (weather permitting) – bring your favourite John Clare poems. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Tuesday 19th July 19:00
Peterborough.
Freak Speak. The Willow Cafe Bar, Central Park, PE1 4DX (w3w = ///crowds.take.feared)
Audience only – See Jumped Up Theatre on Facebook for event post with details of the line up as well as ticket link/entry fee. Also for future dates. ***POSTPONED TO 31ST JULY DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER***
Wednesday 20th July 19:30
Stamford.
Becoming Marvellous with Cathy Carson – award winning spoken word show.
Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Audience only – See website to book tickets.
www.stamfordartscentre.com
Thursday 21st July 19:00
Helpston
Poetry Evening. John Clare Cottage, Woodgate, PE6 7ED (w3w = ///swatted.tactical.swoop)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry.
www.clarecottage.org
Friday 22nd July 19:30
Stamford.
Eclectica. Voodoo Lounge at Mama Liz’s, 9A North Street, PE9 1EL (w3w = ///times.mental.singer)
Audience only – Music by Joseph Porter-Bolger, Robert Bental, Laurette & Chris Watson, Fetauring poetry by Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe.
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/550325
Tuesday 26th July 19:00
Northampton.
Be Spoke. V & B, St Giles’ Square, NN1 1DA (w3w = ///preoccupied.stop.acting)
Featured artists plus open mic – sign up on door
https://vandb.uk/#events
Wednesday 27th July 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/
Wednesday 27th July 19:30
Kettering.
A Celebration of creatives. Bonkers Playhouse, 27 Victoria Street, NN16 OBU
Audience only – featured artists.
https://bonkersplayhouse.co.uk/product/a-celebration-of-creatives-various-dates-2022/
Thursday 28th July 19:30
Werrington Village (Peterborough).
PoeTea. At Last Tearooms, 81 Church Street, PE4 6QE (w3w = ///city.towns.spoken)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Further details on Facebook.
Thursday 28th July 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Lord Roberts Pub, 24 Broad Street, NG1 3AN (w3w = ///entertainer.fans.tubes)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, £5 on Eventbrite or £6 on the door.
Regular event – monthly.
Further details on Facebook.
Thursday 28th July 19:00
Leicester.
Open Mic. 2FunkyMusic Cafe, 23A New Park Street, LE3 5NH (w3w = silly.knee.heats)
Music & Spoken word, all genres welcome
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Further details on Facebook.
Saturday 30th July 12:00
Leicester.
Poetry Corner at Western Park Festival. Western Park, LE3 6HX (w3w = ///parade.sailor.ducks)
Performance Poetry and busking. Plus workshop.
Hosted by Laura Dickinson
http://www.laurartist.com/
Sunday 31st July 19:00
Peterborough.
Freak Speak. The Willow Cafe Bar, Central Park, PE1 4DX (w3w = ///crowds.take.feared)
Featured acts plus limited open mic slots – See Jumped Up Theatre on Facebook for event post with details of the line up as well as ticket link/entry fee. Also for future dates. (Rescheduled from 19th July)
For August events see West Anglia / East Midlands real world poetry events – August (scottcoe.co.uk)