Rock the Boat
Sun 15 Nov · 18:30
The Pleasance Edinburgh
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12°C · 22% rain
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On 15 November 2026, 'Rock the Boat' will be held at The Pleasance Edinburgh, inviting participants to share their poetry in an open mic format. Hosts Catherine Wilson Garry and Julia Sorensen will facilitate the event, which encourages poets to perform in various languages, particularly Gaelic and Scots.
Feeling inspired to share your own poems? Join hosts Catherine Wilson Garry and Julia Sorensen for the festival edition of Rock the Boat, Push the Boat Out’s longstanding monthly poetry open mic – which has seen local poets hone their craft, going from strength to strength. Sign-up in advance to perform your poetry alongside a score of other open mic-ers or kick back, relax and enjoy the vibes. Sign up to read via this form: https://forms.gle/iEvvt6A7PpzTtg7R8 We welcome poets in all languages, and particularly encourage poets to share work in Gaelic and Scots. You especially won’t want to miss the rapid-fire feature poets Amy B. Moreno and Sol Vardi, who will close out the evening!
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Frequently asked questions
Rock the Boat takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 18:30.
Rock the Boat is held at The Pleasance Edinburgh in Edinburgh (60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ).
Entry to Rock the Boat is free.
The forecast for Rock the Boat is Overcast · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Pleasance Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Rock the Boat can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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On 15 November 2026, 'Rock the Boat' will be held at The Pleasance Edinburgh, inviting participants to share their poetry in an open mic format. Hosts Catherine Wilson Garry and Julia Sorensen will facilitate the event, which encourages poets to perform in various languages, particularly Gaelic and Scots.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Feeling inspired to share your own poems? Join hosts Catherine Wilson Garry and Julia Sorensen for the festival edition of Rock the Boat, Push the Boat Out’s longstanding monthly poetry open mic – which has seen local poets hone their craft, going from strength to strength. Sign-up in advance to perform your poetry alongside a score of other open mic-ers or kick back, relax and enjoy the vibes. Sign up to read via this form: https://forms.gle/iEvvt6A7PpzTtg7R8 We welcome poets in all languages, and particularly encourage poets to share work in Gaelic and Scots. You especially won’t want to miss the rapid-fire feature poets Amy B. Moreno and Sol Vardi, who will close out the evening!
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Rock the Boat?
Rock the Boat takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Rock the Boat taking place?
Rock the Boat is held at The Pleasance Edinburgh in Edinburgh (60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ).
How much are tickets for Rock the Boat?
Entry to Rock the Boat is free.
What will the weather be like at Rock the Boat?
The forecast for Rock the Boat is Overcast · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Rock the Boat?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Pleasance Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Rock the Boat?
Tickets for Rock the Boat can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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feels like 8°C · chance of rain 22% · wind 26 km/h
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60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ
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