Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Monday 22 December 2025 from 6pm to 8pm Monday 29 December 2025 from 6pm to 8pm Monday 5 January from 6pm to 8pm Monday 12 January from 6pm to 8pm Monday 19 January from 6pm to 8pm Monday 26 January from 6pm to 8pm Monday 2 February from 6pm to 8pm Monday 9 February from 6pm to 8pm Monday 16 February from 6pm to 8pm Monday 23 February from 6pm to 8pm
Every Monday in 2026 the whole year!
Join us on Mondays in a cozy space in King St Newtown - a welcoming and inspiring Poetry Open Mic night.
Entry is just $10 and includes a free drink (Wine, beer, tea, juice, coffee or soft drink), a raffle ticket, and access to a free sales table where you can display and sell your work. Sign-up opens at 6:00pm for a 6:20pm start.
Sessions 1 and 2 offer 2 minutes per poet, and if time allows, Session 3 (‘Read Again’) gives 5 minutes per poet.
For late-comers, feel free to sign up for Session 2 at 7pm or Session 3 at 7:30pm
Please read original poetry created by you.
Readings in foreign languages are welcome.
Under-18s are welcome with a parent or guardian.
This is a safe space—respect for staff, MCs, and all poets is essential.
Food and drinks (full menu) are available, restaurant opens 5-9pm.
Don’t miss your chance to share your words and win a DVD.