Poetry Open Mic - Bristol New Writers Festival

Sat 5 Sept · 18:00

Bristol Folk House

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About This Event

A Poetry Open Mic is scheduled for 5 September 2026 at the Bristol Folk House. The event begins at 18:30 as part of the Bristol New Writers Festival. It operates on a pay-what-you-can basis, though advance registration is required.

Poetry Open Mic Doors: 18:00 Show 18:30 This is a pay-what-you-can event (cash in the hat on the day), but please register in advance to confirm your attendance. If you want to take part there are 15 slots of 3 mins each (including introduction to the poem). if you want to book a slot, please email Adam: adelms8@hotmail.co.uk Adam Elms is a visually impaired creative from Bristol. His plays have been performed across the UK and produced by companies such as Wireless Theatre, Little Pieces of Gold, Soul Cake Theatre, and Owdyado. His poetry has been widely anthologised, published in over thirty journals, magazines, and reviews worldwide, featured in three audio trails, and around the island of Guernsey. He won the 2023 Waltham Forest Prize, was nominated for the 2025 Forward Prize, and co-r

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Frequently asked questions

Poetry Open Mic - Bristol New Writers Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 18:00.

Poetry Open Mic - Bristol New Writers Festival is held at Bristol Folk House in Bristol (40a Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG).

Tickets for Poetry Open Mic - Bristol New Writers Festival can be booked via bristolfolkhouse.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.