Poetry Month Calendar
Run a regular poetry reading or slam? Hosting a poetry panel, workshop or talk? Planning a pop-up of poets, ekphrastic exploration of verse, peripatetic poetics, zine launch or poetry picnic?
Our Poetry Month Calendar offers a snapshot of all the remarkable poetry happenings taking place across the continent this August. Submit your event here to be considered for inclusion in this nationwide celebration of poetry.
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Poetry for the Soul: Writing workshop series
11 Aug 2025 at 10:30 am
Wellways office
Free writing workshops for Tasmanians supported by Wellways. -
Ritual: A Night of Muslim Australian Poetry
12 Aug 2025 / 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
PYT Fairfield
Join the award-winning team of Sweatshop Literacy Movement for a night of performance readings to celebrate the release… -
Pathways for Poets: An Industry Discussion
13 Aug 2025 / 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Red Room Poetry and the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) are teaming up this National Poetry Month to host a free di… -
Workshop: Finger Exercises for Poets with Dorianne Laux (US)
13 Aug 2025 / 09:00 am to 10:30 am
Online via Zoom
Strengthen your writing muscles with acclaimed poet, Pulitzer Prize finalist and The Poet’s Companion coauthor Dorianne… -
West Side Poetry Hybrid Slam ft. Jihad Yassine & TBC
13 Aug 2025 at 07:00 pm
WestWords
A hybrid open mic night in Parramatta & online. -
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The Poetics of Water with Bert Spinks and Svetlana Sterlin
14 Aug 2025 at 07:00 pm
It's Still a Secret
Svetlana and Bert met at a Brisbane poetry event in 2025, where they discovered their words flow to a similar cadence. … -
Bread and Butter Poetry Slam
14 Aug 2025 at 06:30 pm
Bread & Butter Poetry Slam is the Inner West's newest, most oven-fresh poetry night! -
Ellipsis Poetry Spoken Word Open Mic
14 Aug 2025 at 06:00 pm
Arthur Artbar
Growing a supportive community of poets and spoken word artists. Come along with your words and ready to listen. -
Poets Out Loud Regional REMIX! Feat. Waffle IronGirl
14 Aug 2025 / 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
M|Arts Cafe and Bar
POETS OUT LOUD presents Regional Remix: a dynamic event series bringing high-profile poets to the Tweed for three speci… -
Hatred of Poetry
14 Aug 2025 / 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
The Wheeler Centre
This rousing and theatrical debate brings together poets, provocateurs and public figures for an unforgettable night of… -
Speak Your Poetry
15 Aug 2025
Port Macquarie Library
Port Macquarie Library comes alive with Poetry Month magic! -
Fireside poetry@ Birregurra Railway Station
15 Aug 2025 at 07:00 pm
Birregurra Railway Station
We’re inviting locals from the Otways Coast and Hinterland to step up to the mic—or simply enjoy the vibe. -
Workshop: Writing to be Heard with Waffle Irongirl
16 Aug 2025 at 09:00 am
Murwillumbah Community Centre
Waffle Irongirl aka Es Foong leads a workshop on how to write for the inner ear to enhance meaning and edit with the au… -
Diptych
16 Aug 2025 at 05:00 pm
The Lord Gladstone
A semi-regular poetry reading and art exhibition which takes place at Goodspace gallery in Chippendale. -
Accessible Online Open Mic
19 Aug 2025 / 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Online via Zoom
We're teaming up with Writers’ Victoria’s Writeability program to host an open mic night for disabled creatives on Zoom… -
Workshop: Ecopoetic Voicing with Robert Sullivan
20 Aug 2025 / 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Join acclaimed poet and author of more than 12 books of poetry, Robert Sullivan (Ngāpuhi, Kāi Tahu, NZ) for an immersiv… -
Poetry After Dark: Panel & Performance
22 Aug 2025 / 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm
Dymocks Sydney
We often turn to poetry to illuminate the dark. Join award-winning poets Eillen Chong, Hasib Hourani, and Fiona Wright … -
Rattle the Cage
23 Aug 2025 at 07:30 am
Universal Bar - Rooftop Terrace
Step into the noise, rhythm, and raw energy of Rattle the Cage — a high-voltage slam poetry showcase!
