Here’s the list of local events in February 2024. 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 throughout January in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise March’s list will follow in due course.
For end of January 2024 events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-January-2024/
Thursday 1st 13:00
Wigston.
Inspire. Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, LE18 1PA (w3w = ///method.reader.privately)
Inspire Live art events, come and explore how inspiration, play and expression keep us well. Create collaborative artwork, body art and poetry in Leicester Central and County libraries in 2024.
From 1pm to 5pm
See Emma Fay’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 1st 18:45
Peterborough.
Good Shout Spoken Word. Here We Aren’t, 18 Godric Square, PE2 7JL (w3w = ///modest.hats.worked)
Featured artists & open mic
Regular event – First Thursday of every month (Except December & January).
Further details on Good Shout Spoken Word’s Facebook page
Thursday 1st 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. LTB Showrooms, 1 Warwick Row, CV1 1EX (w3w = ///squad.trial.voices)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.
See Eventbrite for more details
Thursday 1st 19:30
Nottingham.
Live From The Poets Corner. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Eventbrite for more details
Friday 2nd 12:00
Blackfordby.
Consent to write. Blackfordby Old School Room, Main Street, DE11 8AB (w3w = ///icons.assume.preoccupied)
Creative writing workshop with Charlotte Lunn & Mary Ellen
First Friday of the month from February to September 2024
See Charlotte Lunn’s Facebook page for this and other events
Friday 2nd 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – First Friday of the Month.
See Speech Therapy’s Instagram Page for more details
Sunday 4th 17:00
Nottingham.
Open Mic. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
Singing, Poetry, Comedy & unplugged music performances
Weekly – every Sunday
See Eventbrite for more details
Sunday 4th 18:30
Cambridge.
CB1 Poetry. Town & Gown Pub & Theatre, 8 Market Passage, CB2 3PF (w3w = ///heave.rings.friday)
Poetry Open Mic.
1st Sunday of the month
Further details on CB1 Poetry’s Facebook page
Monday 5th 19:30
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. The Big Difference, 68 High Street, LE1 5YP (w3w = ///slime.sadly.police)
Featured artists plus open mic. Everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month (First Monday for February only)
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details
Tuesday 6th 18:00
Sleaford.
Sleaford Ivy Writers. The Ivy, 64 S Gate, NG34 7RL (w3w = ///slams.arrive.lofts)
Writing collective.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
Places are limited, please bring £2 to cover room hire when attending – contact juliestreet62@gmail.com for more details
Tuesday 6th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Night. The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JE (w3w = ///flown.brass.speaks)
Open mic with guest speakers.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Openbook’s website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 6th 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
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.
See Stamford Poetry’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 6th 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
See Ouse Muse’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 7th 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Wisbech Castle, The Crescent, PE13 1ES (w3w = ///union.reply.expel)
Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details
See Wisbech Stanza’s Facebook page for this and other events
Wednesday 7th 19:30
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poets’s Facebook page for this and other events
Wednesday 7th 19:30
Market Deeping.
Si & Soph’s Shenanigans Spoken Word. The Iron Horse Ranch, High Street, PE6 8EB (w3w = ///beefed.inflates.fried)
Open Mic. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Further details on Si & Soph’s Facebook page
Thursday 8th 14:00
Huntingdon.
Open Mic Poetry Event. Commemoration Hall, 39 High Street, PE29 3AQ (w3w = ///escalated.tank.landowner)
Free entry.
See Commemoration Hall’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 8th 18:30
Spalding.
White Horse Writers Open Mic. Sergi’s Tapas Bar, 10/11 Francis Street, PE11 1AT (w3w = ///goat.charm.those)
Open Mic night – For writers, singers, sword swallowers, magicians and clowns.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 8th 19:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Featured artists plus Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details
Thursday 8th 19:00
Nassington.
Open Mic Night. Queens Head Inn, 52-52 Station Road, PE8 6QB (w3w = ///somewhere.care.abandons)
Hosted by Bill Taylor. Singers, Musicians, Comedians, Poets and artists all welcome
Contact Kyle on 01780-784006
Thursday 8th 19:15
Nottingham.
DIY Poets – February Showcase. City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///owners.lock.privately)
Open mic Poetry & Featured acts.
Regular event – quarterly. Free entry but suggested £3 donation.
See City Arts website for details of this and other events
Thursday 8th 19:30
Bourne.
Viva Verse and Vino. The Old Town Hall, North Street, PE10 9EA (w3w = ///shower.competing.charmingly)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome.
Regular event – every other month.
Details & Tickets (plus booking fee) via The Old Town Hall’s website
Thursday 8th 19:30
Northampton.
The Bardic Open Mic. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Thursday 8th 20:00
Lincoln.
Open Mic Night. The Dog and Bone. 10 John Street, LN2 5BH (w3w = ///talked.using.items)
Open Mic with host Gaz Clitheroe. Music, Comedy, Poetry & Spoken Word all welcome.
Regular event – Second Thursday of every month.
See Dog and Bone’s Facebook page for this and other events
Friday 9th 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Featured artists plus Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome. Monthly event – usually 3rd Friday of the month (but 2nd Friday for February only)
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Saturday 10th 19:00
Northampton.
Saturday Night at The OM. The OM, 39 Queens Park Parade, NN2 6LP (w3w = ///cakes.fits.rewarding)
Join local performance artists for stories, songs and poems
See OM Studio Northampton’s Facebook page for further details of this and other events
Saturday 10th 20:00
Kenilworth.
Tree House Sessions. Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Open mic for music and spoken word.
Second Saturday of every month
See Tree House Bookshop’s website for more details of this and other events
Sunday 11th 17:00
Nottingham.
Open Mic. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
Singing, Poetry, Comedy & unplugged music performances
Weekly – every Sunday
See Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 13th 13:00
Nottingham.
Poetry and Story Telling workshop. St Ann’s Library, 2 Livingstone Road, NG3 3GG (w3w = ///paid.large.bounty)
See Nott Another’s Instagram Page for more details
Tuesday 13th 18:00
Nottingham.
Blend Café, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB (w3w = ///outfit.caged.squad)
For writers, poets, musicians, actors and creatives! Come along to WRAP Café for a chance to meet our creative community, listen to their work, and maybe share your own.
Drop-in or email wrap@ntu.ac.uk for an open mic slot
From January to May (2nd Tuesdays January & April. 3rd Tuesdays February, March & May)
See Nottingham Trent University WRAP’s website for this and other events
Tuesday 13th 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
See St Ives Corn Exchange’s website for this and other events
Tuesday 13th 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
Music and Spoken Word Open Mic, plus featured performers
Regular event – Second Tuesday of every month
See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 14th 20:00
Nottingham.
Free your mind – Poetry open mic. King William IV, 6 Eyre Street Nottingham NG2 4RG (w3w = ///farms.random.chew)
Free minds is a poetry night open to all forms of poetry and for all stories to be told.
Regular event – Second Wednesday of every month.
See Eventbrite for more details
Thursday 15th 19:30
Nottingham.
Full Circle. The Cock and Hoop, High Pavement, NG1 1HN (w3w = ///option.fish.fuzzy)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 15th 20:00
Kenilworth.
PGR. Tree House Bookshop, 4 The Square, CV8 1EB (w3w = ///video.appear.clay)
Featured artist plus open mic slots, hosted by Kim and John Watson.
Third Thursday of every month
See Tree House Bookshop’s website for more details of this and other events
Thursday 15th 20:00
Northampton.
The Good Vibes. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music & Spoken word open mic. Monthly event (3rd Thursday) – free entry
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Saturday 17th 10:00
Belper.
You Create. Number 28, Market Place, DE56 1FZ (w3w = ///upcoming.kilowatt.rebel)
Under 17’s creative exhibition, featuring painting, writing, prose, poetry, photography, cartoons, and films.
Open Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm
See You Create’s website for more details
Saturday 17th 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry at Walkers. Walkers Bookshop, High Street, PE9 2AL (w3w = ///mostly.finest.bunk)
On the sofa’s upstairs at Walkers.
Monthly event (on 3rd Saturday February & March & on 2nd Saturday April to July).
Bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
See Walkers Bookshop’s website for this and other events
Saturday 17th 11:00
Braunstone.
Inspire. The BRITE Centre, 130 Braunstone Avenue LE3 1LE (w3w = ///fame.hiding.poetic)
Inspire Live art events, come and explore how inspiration, play and expression keep us well. Create collaborative artwork, body art and poetry in Leicester Central and County libraries in 2024.
From 11am to 3pm
See Emma Fay’s website for details of this and other events
Saturday 17th 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot – see The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events
Find out more about The Green Road Spoken Word, in Lincoln in February’s Spoken Word Spotlight here
Sunday 18th 10:00
Belper.
You Create. Number 28, Market Place, DE56 1FZ (w3w = ///upcoming.kilowatt.rebel) https://w3w.co/upcoming.kilowatt.rebel
Under 17’s creative exhibition, featuring painting, writing, prose, poetry, photography, cartoons, and films.
Open Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm
See You Create’s website for more details
Sunday 18th 17:00
Nottingham.
Open Mic. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
Singing, Poetry, Comedy & unplugged music performances
Weekly – every Sunday
See Eventbrite for more details
Monday 19th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry from Ali Lewis and Abigail Parry. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Monday 19th 19:00
Spalding.
White Horse Writers sessions. The Red Lion, Market Place, PE11 1SU (w3w = ///moves.acted.ending)
Group writing sessions: Fiction, Poetry, Prose, etc.
See White Horse Writers’ Facebook page for this and other events
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED – WILL RETURN 18TH MARCH
Stamford.
Playing With Words. MindSpace, 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
Fun word games, poetry and writing prompts with former Stamford Poet Laureate Scott Coe. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
Third Monday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
Places are limited. Please see the MindSpace website to book
Monday 19th 19:45
Lincoln.
Guild Session. St Mary’s Guildhall, 2-18 Sibthorp St, LN5 7SH (w3w = ///nights.visits.speaks)
An evening of amazing music and poetry in a beautiful 12th century building in the centre of Lincoln.
Third Monday of every month.
See The Guild Session’s Facebook page for this and other events
Tuesday 20th 19:30
Bury St Edmunds.
Poetry Aloud. Live at upstairs at Oakes Barn. St Andrew’s St South, IP33 3PH (w3w = ///booklets.operation.inflict)
Poetry Aloud Open Mic sessions are hybrid Live / Zoom meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except December.
See Poetry Aloud’s Instagram Page for further details
Wednesday 21st 14:00
Rugby.
Poetry on Loan: Mother Language Day. Rugby Library and Information Centre, Little Elborow Street, CV21 3BZ (w3w = ///with.mouth.verge)
Join poet Gracey Bee at Rugby Library to celebrate International Mother Language Day with some poetry read in Patois
See Poetry on Loan’s website for more details
Wednesday 21st 18:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Kitchen. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
This free event is an Open Mic and platform for the local creative community to come together share their art, and connect with other like-minded folk.
See Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 21st 18:30
Lincoln.
The Lincoln Sloth Storytelling Event. NDH0020 Lecture Theatre, Nicola de la Haye Building, University of Lincoln Campus, LN6 7TS (w3w = ///roof.songs.slowly)
Supporting the international refugee poetry network – open to all.
See Sloth Event’s Instagram Page for further details
Wednesday 21st 19:30
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stratford-upon-Avon Stanza.
Methodist Hall, Trinity Close, Old Town, CV37 6BG (w3w = ///curry.mouth.exists)
Third Wednesday of each month, starting promptly at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Contact connie.bott@mac.com to sign up and further event details
Thursday 22nd 13:00
Coventry.
Coventry Stanza. The Old Windmill, 21 Spon Street, CV1 3BA (w3w = ///exit.pizza.then)
Fourth Thursday of each month.
Email Emma: e.t.kemp@gmail.com for more details
Thursday 22nd 16:00
Coventry.
Poetry on Loan. Aldermoor Library, Acorn St, CV3 1DP (w3w = ///wiped.butter.ballots)
Featuring Coventry’s Poet Laureate John Bernard and former Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones
See Poetry on Loan’s website for more details
Thursday 22nd 19:30
Stamford.
Open Mic Night. Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre Lounge, Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///stages.aims.drill)
Music & Spoken word – please email dbrawnsley@gmail.com to book a slot.
Wheelchair access via lifts. Disabled toilets
Free entry, See Stamford Corn Exchange’s website for more details
Friday 23rd 19:30
Derby.
Word Wise. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Monthly Event. Poetry, Spoken word and music.
Regular Event – last Friday of every month
See Word Wise’s Facebook page for more details
Saturday 24th 11:00
Nuneaton.
Spark Young Writers – Nuneaton Teen Young Writers Group. Nuneaton Library, Church St, CV11 4DR (w3w = ///mass.upgrading.tins)
Youth writing workshop with Coventry Poet Laureate John Bernard.
See Spark Writers’ website for further details of this and for other events in other areas
Saturday 24th 14:00
Leicester.
We are the Headliners. Leicester Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA (w3w = ///solar.torn.spoken)
Spoken word event – Fourth Saturday of each month.
Hosted by Beltane Spring Fayre Group, phone 0116-270-4765 for more info
Saturday 24th 20:00
Leicester.
Word! Leicester Comedy Festival Special. King Richard III Centre, 44A St Martins, LE1 5DB (w3w = ///power.games.grain)
Open Mic plus featured artists.
See Word Poetry’s website for this and other events
Sunday 25th 13:00
Coventry.
Positive Images Poetry Workshops. Central Library, Smithford Way, CV1 1FY (w3w = ///laptop.ruler.fries)
Free workshops with Coventry Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones
Usually the last Sunday of every month. Email: emilielaurenwriter@gmail.com for info
Sunday 25th 17:00
Nottingham.
Open Mic. Hopkinson, 21 Station Street, NG2 3AJ (w3w = ///dive.pasta.uses)
Singing, Poetry, Comedy & unplugged music performances
Weekly – every Sunday
See Eventbrite for more details
Monday 26th July 20:00
Nottingham.
SMUT! The Verbal Burlesque. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
A night of poetry and storytelling in Nottingham celebrating human sexuality. Open Mic.
See Ben Macpherson on Ticketsource for more details
Tuesday 27th 19:30
Leicester.
Rough Draft. The Y Theatre, 7 East Street, LE1 6EY (w3w = ///edgy.soil.camp)
Once a month (forth Tuesday) we hold our scratch nights, each artists getting fifteen minutes to share their work, be that script in hand or something more polished.
From gut-wrenching theatre to side-splitting comedy, melodic music to punchy poetry, and all those arty bits in between.
See Y Theatre’s website for further details
Wednesday 28th 19:30
Lincoln.
Beans on Toast featuring spoken word from Bassie Gracie. The Drill, Freeschool Lane, LN2 1EY (w3w = ///react.wipes.complains)
Live music with some spoken word
See The Drill’s website for further details
Wednesday 28th 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.
See Stamford Arts Centre website for this and other events
Find out more about Pint of Poetry in Stamford in January’s Spoken Word Spotlight here
Thursday 29th 19:00
Leicester.
Word!. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Open Mic plus featured artists. In association with Some Antics.
See Word Poetry’s website for this and other events
Thursday 29th 19:30
Cambridge.
Desperate Fleas. The Blue Moon. 2 Norfolk St, CB1 2LF (w3w = ///files.gloves.poet)
Mixed open mic: Comedy, Music, Spoken Word
Regular event – Last Thursday of every month.
Please be aware, the building is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately we do not have disabled toilets
See The Blue Moon’s website for this and other events
