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June 2024
June 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Open Mic
  • LAUNCH EVENT

The Tasting Menu: Poetry Open Mic returns!

lease join us for two hours of poetry from across our community. Come and hear headline poets from the University of Essex, student voices, and share and explore all things Essex poetry in this diverse and inclusive event. Read more

June 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Open Mic
  • FREE
  • Partner Event
  • Performance
  • Poetry

How We Live In Essex: Exhibition Finale – Spoken Word Evening

featuring Boho Banter

Come and celebrate an evening of spoken word at the Jaywick Martello Tower by reading a poem of your own, or simply enjoying an evening of poetry . No need to book, just turn up and give your name! Read more

June 2025
June 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Open Mic
  • Poetry
  • Spoken Word

ART:UP!

A collaborative poetry project involving writers and performers across Essex! Starts with an Open Mic and Poetry Reading! Begins 19th June and runs throughout the year. Read more

June 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Open Mic
  • FREE
  • Partner Event
  • Spoken Word

Hot Box Waxes Lyrical

Chelmsford's Poetry Open Mic Night

Get ready to unleash your inner bard or simply savour the lyrical symphony as you are welcomed to the best-spoken word and poetry night in Chelmsford city. Read more

March 2026
March 10 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Open Mic
  • FREE
  • Poetry

Art:Up! – Changing Tides

Come along to the CHANGING TIDES Open Mic and Poetry Reading, featuring Ricky Frost and Anna Mae! Doors from 18:30 - Poetry from 7 - FREE! Read more

June 2026
June 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Open Mic
  • FREE
  • Poetry

Art:Up! Homecoming Poetry Reading And Open Mic

Clacton

The final instalment of the Art:Up! This collaborative poetry project has seen more than fifty poets get together and share new poetry since launching at the 2025 Essex Book Festival. Come along to the finale event and support diverse voices from around the county. Read more