Get ready to share your words or just kick back and enjoy some killer poetry with Steve Pottinger leading the way.

Join us at Great Bridge Library for another night of Sandwell Stanzas, featuring headline poet Steve Pottinger and an open mic celebrating poetry and spoken word from across Sandwell and beyond.

🎤 Headline Poet: Steve Pottinger

Steve Pottinger joins us as our November headline act for an evening of live poetry, creativity and community.

The stage will also be open to poets and spoken-word artists who want to perform. Whether you’re an experienced performer, trying an open mic for the first time, or simply want to come along and listen, you’re very welcome.

You don’t need to perform to attend — you’re just as welcome in the audience!

📅 Friday 27 November 2026

⏰ 7–9pm

📍 Great Bridge Library

🔞 18+

🎟️ Free / Pay As You Feel

Want to perform?

Open mic places are available on the night. Come along, put your name down and share your work in a welcoming and supportive space.

Sandwell Stanzas is a programme of open mic poetry nights and writing workshops taking place across Sandwell libraries throughout 2026–27.

Delivered in partnership with Sandwell Poets Laureate, AccessAbility Arts and Sandwell Libraries & Archives, with support from Arts Council England.

Come for the poetry, take to the mic, or simply enjoy an evening of words and performance. 💚

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