Events
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The Sounds of Water: Baraya Barray - Whale Song
22 Jul 2026 / 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Dive into the enchanting world of whales and water with Red Room poets Luke Patterson and Nicole Smede. -
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Next Big Thing: Poetry Month
3 Aug 2026 / 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
The Moat, The Wheeler Centre
In the intimate surrounds of The Moat, six emerging poets share works that engage with language and its possibilities, … -
Poetry and the Australian publishing industry: A 2026 snapshot
5 Aug 2026 / 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Red Room Poetry and the ASA are teaming up to host a free discussion about where poetry sits within the broader Austral… -
The Sounds of Stone
5 Aug 2026 / 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join poet Dakota Feirer for a live online workshop as part of Poem Forest’s 2026 program, celebrating Science Week and… -
Workshop: Duplex with Jericho Brown
6 Aug 2026 / 10:00 am to 11:30 am
In this 90-minute virtual masterclass, poet and educator Jericho Brown will lead students through an exercise for writi… -
Blak Ink: First Nations Showcase
6 Aug 2026 / 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Fremantle Library
Blak Ink is a dedicated space for First Nations poets to come together, speak, and be heard on our own terms. -
Poetry Month X Interplay: Conversations
6 Aug 2026 at 06:30 pm
Nexus Arts at Lion Arts Factory
Conversations features five exciting artists based in Kaurna Country: Praise Mangena; Xueqian Zhang; Elizabeth Ruyi; Me… -
Poetry Month X This Fresh Hell - Feminist Poetics
6 Aug 2026 / 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Cairns Art Gallery, Level 2
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Workshop: Animals of Love with Michael Pedersen
12 Aug 2026 / 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Through a close reading of contemporary poems, playful writing prompts, and discussion, this workshop invites you to ex… -
Fire Moves Faster (Geelong)
12 Aug 2026 / 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Renowned poet Maxine Beneba Clarke and contemporary musician Amaya Laucirica take the stage for a powerful collaborativ… -
Fire Moves Faster (Bendigo)
14 Aug 2026 / 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Engine Room/Old Fire Station
Renowned poet Maxine Beneba Clarke and contemporary musician Amaya Laucirica take the stage in Bendigo for a powerful c… -
Beyond the Lines: Byron Showcase
15 Aug 2026 / 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
Byron Theatre
Get ready for a spectacular night of spoken word and music with best-of-the-fest and local poets. -
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Accessible Online Open Mic
18 Aug 2026 / 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
A crowd favourite, our open mic night for disabled creatives is back as part of Poetry Month! Join us on Zoom to click,… -
Workshop: Persona with Pádraig Ó Tuama
19 Aug 2026 / 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
Working in the space between the speaker and the poet, explore the role of persona in poetry with theologian and writer… -
Red Dirt: NT vs SA Poetry Showcase
21 Aug 2026 / 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
Main Stage, Gap View Hotel
This year's Poetry Month Showcase celebrates the work of acclaimed Northern Territory poets in a program featuring some… -
Red Room Poetry X NGA: Friday Art Talk
21 Aug 2026 / 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
National Gallery of Australia (Level 2, Gallery 23)
Celebrate Poetry Month as the National Gallery and Red Room Poetry join forces to champion the works of Australian poet… -
Love, Empire, Poetry: an in conversation
23 Aug 2026 / 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
Shipping Container – Stage 2, Gap View Hotel
Join Jihad Yassine and Luke Patterson for a conversation exploring demonised masculinities, tenderness, truth-telling a… -
Bankstown Poetry Month Slam
25 Aug 2026 / 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Bankstown Arts Centre
We’re partnering with Bankstown Poetry Slam for Poetry Month, with a feature set by the acclaimed poet Hasib Hourani, t…
