Lines for These Times

Words matter. Poetry can be a portal, a compass, a talisman. Now in its sixth year, Poetry Month continues to grow nationwide, celebrating poetry in all its forms — page, performance, spoken word, digital, and more — for everyone.

This year’s program features the return of crowd favourites including the second annual Middle of the Air competition (opening in late July), 30in30 poetry commissions and writing competition, online workshops featuring leading international guest poets, and our Poetry Month Ambassadors. We’ve also got a packed lineup of live events including presenting partnerships with writers’ festivals and cultural institutions across the continent, plus our newly launched Poetry Month X event series. Dial 1800-POETRY across August to hear a curated selection of contemporary poetry, or pop into select Dymocks stores to Phone-a-Poem in person.

The National Poetry Month Gala on 27 August at the State Library of NSW will close out the month of diverse events and workshops across the country and online.

Check out the full program below, and explore the Poetry Month Calendar here to find community-produced events in your region.

Get in touch

Poetry Month is constantly evolving. If you’d like to contact us in regards to possible partnerships or sponsorship – or how your organisation can be involved, please email us at poetrymonth@redroompoetry.org