Join us in person for an open mic night of poetry, spoken word and good vibes with Zakariye.

Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry and spoken word featuring headline poet Zakariye!

Sandwell Stanzas returns to Glebefields Library for another celebration of creativity, community and the power of words.

We’re delighted to welcome Zakariye Abdillahi as our headline poet, bringing another exciting voice to our programme.

Alongside the headline performance, we’ll be inviting poets of all experience levels to share their work through our welcoming open mic.

Whether you’re a writer, a performer, a poetry enthusiast or simply curious about spoken word, we’d love you to join us.

Event Details

* Date: Friday 25 June 2027

* Time: 7–9pm

* Venue: Glebefields Library

* Admission: Free / Pay As You Feel

* Audience: PG / Family-Friendly

Share your words!

Our open mic celebrates creativity in all its forms.

You might have been writing poetry for years, or you might have written your very first poem yesterday. Either way, there’s room for your voice.

This is a PG event, so we ask performers to keep their material suitable for a general audience.

You can also come along simply to listen and enjoy an evening of wonderful poetry.

About Sandwell Stanzas

Sandwell Stanzas is an Arts Council England-funded poetry and spoken word programme delivered in partnership with AccessAbility Arts, Sandwell Libraries and Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

We’re passionate about making poetry accessible, celebrating diverse voices and encouraging more people to discover the joy of creative expression.

Every voice has a story. We’d love to hear yours!

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