Here’s the list of local events in March 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 March in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise April’s list will follow in due course.
For end of February 2024 events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-February-2024/
Friday 1st 11:00
Oadby.
Inspire. Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, LE2 5BF (w3w = ///backs.words.orders)
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
Friday 1st 18:00
Nottingham.
Fluent in Both. CommuniTree, 32a Clarendon Street, NG1 5JD (w3w = ///trucks.scores.tasty)
Live music & poetry
See Fluent in Both on Eventbrite for more details
Friday 1st 19:00
Nottingham.
Saltbox presents: Nott Another. Saltbox, Bolero Square, NG1 1LY (w3w = ///stores.tennis.scars)
Music & poetry open mic, plus featured artists.
See Nott Another’s Instagram page for more details
Friday 1st 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
Saturday 2nd 10:30
Oakham.
Creative Writing with Karen. Oakham Refill Shoppe, 2 Melton Rd, LE15 6AY (w3w = ///comedy.crunching.backdrop)
Written and spoken words workshop.
First Saturday of each month 10:30-12:30
See Oakham Refill Shoppe’s Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Sunday 3rd 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 3rd 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 4th 17:30
Ely.
Ely Story Circle. Prosper, 16-18 Broad Street, CB7 4AH (w3w = ///plugs.drops.book)
Bring a story to tell, a poem to read or a song to sing (your own, or someone else’s)
See Prosper’s website for details of this and other events, or register your interest by emailing Mariannejpowell@gmail
Monday 4th 19:00
Derby.
Monday Musings. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Open Mic for musicians and poets
See Dubrek Studios’ Instagram Page for further details
Monday 4th 19:30
Loughborough.
Speech Bubble. The Lounge, Loughborough Students’ Union, Ashby Road, LE11 3TT (w3w = ///ship.grades.speak)
A relaxed and friendly evening of performance poetry showcasing the best spoken word talent on campus. As well as the open mic slots, Speech Bubble will feature professional poet Charly Cox.
See LU Arts on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 5th 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 5th 18:30
Ely.
Artemis Writers Workshop. The Yard by Sliver Oak, 35A Newnham Street, CB7 4PG (w3w = ///rebirth.busters.relished)
Creative Writing workshop
See Artemis Writers’ Facebook page for further details, or register your interest by emailing artemiswritersuk@gmail.com
Tuesday 5th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry after John Clare and a talk on John Clare, with William Thompson and John Goodridge. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Tuesday 5th 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 5th 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 5th 19:00
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 5th 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Ouse Muse’s Facebook page for further details
Wednesday 6th 18:15
Ely.
Ely Writers. Prosper, 16-18 Broad Street, CB7 4AH (w3w = ///plugs.drops.book)
Participate in a bit of free writing, talk about anything to do with writing – whether that’s prose, poetry or performance – and listen to your lovely words.
See Prosper’s website for details of this and other events, or register your interest by emailing elywriters.pandammonium.org
Wednesday 6th 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 6th 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 6th 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’ Facebook page for this and other events
Thursday 7th 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 7th 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 7th 19:30
Leicester.
Run Your Tongue. Donald Watson’s Vegan Bar, 94 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ (w3w = ///joke.scale.leaves)
Featured artists, plus open mic (Poets, singers and storytellers are all welcome)
See Eventbrite for more details
Friday 8th 19:00
Nottingham.
International Women’s Day. Saltbox, Bolero Square, NG1 1LY (w3w = ///stores.tennis.scars)
Nott Another & Saltbox presents – Music & poetry open mic, plus featured artists.
See Nott Another’s Instagram page for more details
Friday 8th 19:00
Nottingham.
Women Say Stuff. City Arts, 11-13 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///owners.lock.privately)
See Facebook event for more details
Saturday 9th 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 10th 13:00
Derby.
Derby Women History Makers Poetry Walk with Sophie Sparham. Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS (w3w = ///noises.either.trendy)
See Derby Museum on Ticketsource for more details
Sunday 10th 14:30
Derby.
Derby Women History Makers Poetry Workshop with Sophie Sparham. Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, DE1 1BS (w3w = ///noises.either.trendy)
See Derby Museum on Ticketsource for more details
Monday 11th 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
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details
Tuesday 12th 19:00
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Tuesday 12th 19:30
Peterborough.
Unleash Your Voice. The Key Theatre Studio, Embankment Road, PE1 1EF (w3w = ///gladiators.rock.punch)
UCP Takeover hosted by former Peterborough Poet Laureate Kat Beeton – Poetry Open Mic night – free entry – sign up for your slot at the door
See Kat Beeton’s Facebook page for further details
Tuesday 12th 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 12th 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 13th 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 14th 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 14th 19:00
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 14th 19:30 (rescheduled from February)
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 14th 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 14th 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 14th 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 15th 18:00
Nottingham.
Acoustickle’s 15th Birthday. New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE (w3w = ///defeat.gravy.cope)
Discover Emerging Artists, with live RNB, Jazz, Neosoul, Hip Hop and Spoken Word.
See The Younique Festival section of New Art Exchange’s website for details of this and other events
Friday 15th 19:00
Ely.
Open Mic Poetry Night. Prosper, 16-18 Broad Street, CB7 4AH (w3w = ///plugs.drops.book)
See Prosper’s website for details of this and other events, or register your interest by emailing thecockneybloggirl@gmail.com
Friday 15th 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
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Friday 15th 19:00
Nottingham.
Keep All the Parts & Relief Map with Roy Young and Jan Norton. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Friday 15th 19:30
March.
Fenland Poet Laureate Awards. March Town Hall, 16 Market Place, PE15 9JF (w3w = ///shred.laying.botanists)
See Fenland District Council’s website for more details
Saturday 16th 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 16th 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 16th 12:00
Nottingham.
Nott Another. New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE (w3w = ///defeat.gravy.cope)
Featuring an ecclectic mix of wordsmiths put together by Nott Another.
See The Younique Festival section of New Art Exchange’s website for details of this and other events
Saturday 16th 13:30
Melton Mowbray.
Inspire. Melton Library, Wilton Road, LE13 0UJ (w3w = ///frozen.putty.teams)
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 10am to 2pm
See Emma Fay’s website for details of this and other events
Saturday 16th 14:30
Bury St Edmunds.
Myths and Fairy Tale Poetry Writing Workshop. Quaker Meeting House. St John’s St, IP33 1SJ (w3w = ///traders.strange.laminate)
Poetry Writing Workshop
See Poetry Aloud’s Instagram Page for further details
Monday 18th 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
Monday 18th 19:30
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 18th 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 19th 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
Tuesday 19th 19:00
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 20th 18:00
Newark.
Words for Wellbeing with Leanne Moden. Tree, 25 Stodman Street, NG24 1AR (w3w = ///spicy.catapult.throwaway)
This workshop is suitable for ages 16+ and is open to all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned writer or brand new to writing.
The workshop space does not currently have step-free access, but if you have any specific access requirements, please do get in touch and we’ll do our best to accommodate you
See Tree of Wellbeing on TicketTailor for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 20th 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 Hopkinson on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 20th 18:30
Hinckley.
AccessAbility Arts presents Spoken Word. Rendezvous Hinckley, 119 Factory Road, LE10 0DP (w3w = ///trooper.exhales.heartache)
Featured artists plus open mic.
Pay as feel event. To book at open mic slot email thekaysdl@gmail.com
See AccessAbility Arts’ Facebook page for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 20th 19:00
Nottingham.
In the deserts of the heart, the very late WH Auden, a lecture by Adrian Buckner. Five Leaves Bookshop, 14a Long Row, NG1 2DH (w3w = ///mini.tonic.bubble)
See Five Leaves website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 20th 19:30
Biggleswade.
A Way With Words. The BIGG Theatre Bar, 36 High Street, SG18 0JL (w3w = ///powerful.adverbs.outbursts)
Open minded spoken word and poetry open mic night – every third Wednesday of the month
Turn up on the night, sign up and connect with emerging writers, artists and poets in this relaxed and inclusive open mic night.
Fully accessible
See The BIGG Theatre’s website for more details of this and other events
Wednesday 20th 19:30
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Poetry & spoken word open mic.
Free entry – donations welcome. Cash bar.
See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details
Find out more about Fen Speak, in March’s Spoken Word Spotlight here
Wednesday 20th 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 21st 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 21st 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
Friday 22nd 18:00
Nottingham.
Speak Easy: The Spoken Word Collective. Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF (w3w = ///stage.speaks.hulk)
Spoken Word bi-monthly open mic nights at Nottingham Playhouse.
See Nottingham Playhouse’s website for more details of this and other events
Saturday 23rd 13:00
Northampton.
Family Poetry Workshop. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
With Esther Stimpson – Bard of Northampton.
See The Lab’s website for details of this and other events
Saturday 23rd 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 23rd 16:15
Ely.
Poetry reading by Ely & Suffolk poets. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Come along to Ely to hear a joint reading from Ely and Suffolk’s poetry Stanza groups, featuring top local poets from both regions reading a selection of their poetry.
Book stall and cash bar. Free entry, all welcome. See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details
Saturday 23rd 18:00
Nottingham.
Norooz/ Spring Equinox by World Jam. The Carousel, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///bless.jelly.valid)
Poetry, music and dance.
See World Jam’s Facebook page for further details
Saturday 23rd 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
Tuesday 26th 13:30
Beaumont Leys (Leicester).
Inspire. Beaumont Leys Library, Beaumont Way, LE4 1DS (w3w = ///milky.award.rich)
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 1.30pm to 5.30pm
See Emma Fay’s website for details of this and other events
Tuesday 26th 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
Tuesday 26th 19:00
Nottingham.
Man Up Man Down. Fishergate Point Studios, 3 Fisher Gate, NG1 1GD (w3w = ///design.noses.sleepy)
FREE Poetry, Spoken Word and Music Production Workshops
Join us for 10 weeks of workshops, where all men are welcome to explore creative practice under the guidance of Nottinghams finest artists.
See Offshoots East Midlands on Eventbrite for more details
Wednesday 27th 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
Thursday 28th 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 28th 19:00
Derby.
Cafe Palestina. Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, DE1 3LB (w3w = ///jokes.cute.glad)
Featured artists plus Open Mic
Last Thursday of the month
See Dubrek Studios’ Instagram Page for further details
Thursday 28th 19:00
Nottingham.
Poetry Scum. The Robin Hood Inn, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2FR (w3w = ///woof.feeds.aura)
Headliners and Open mic
See Poetry Scum’s Instagram Page for more details
Thursday 28th 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
Friday 29th 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
Friday 29th 20:00
Stamford.
Park Jam. The Voodoo Lounge, Mama Liz’s, 9a North Street, PE9 1EL (w3w = ///hope.broom.sticky)
Hip Hop, Funk & Breakbeats, featuring various artists including former Peterborough Poet Laureate Mixy
See Mama Liz’s website for this and other events
Saturday 30th 16:00
Nottingham.
Punk 4 the Homeless. The Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone Street, Forest Fields, NG7 6HX (w3w = ///name.bumps.swept)
Live music featuring spoken word from James Domestic
Entry to gig £5 – In support of Hope Orphanage
See The Punk 4 the Homeless Facebook page for this and other events
Sunday 31st 19:30
Stamford.
James Domestic With Subhumans. The Voodoo Lounge, Mama Liz’s, 9a North Street, PE9 1EL (w3w = ///hope.broom.sticky)
Live music featuring spoken word from James Domestic
See Mama Liz’s website for this and other events
