Café Philosophique
Café Philosophique runs the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Bridge Hotel in Werribee, exploring the hidden forces that shape our lives through music, poetry and conversation.
Theme: The Past
Feature: Amanda Anastasi
Alchemical Poetry: Where Inner Life becomes Art
Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.
In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Launch: As If I'm Really There - Emilie Collyer
Join us to celebrate the launch of local acclaimed poet Emilie Collyer's second collection.
This second collection digs deeply into Collyer’s avid feminine and feminist interest in the place of the body: what it feels like to have one, how bodies are gendered, assessed, analysed and valued, how the body of an artist and a body of creative work is forged.
Radio Laria Poetry with Fiona Stuart and Ebem Toala
Radio Laria is ending 2025 with two fantastic features, Fiona Stuart and Ebem Toala. Fiona is an authentic woman of strength whose poetry stays loyal to both the beautiful and the harsh realities. Ebem Toala is a theatre and mime artist dedicated to creating moments of depth and sensitivity on stage. We have ten open mic spots for poetry, or other artistic forms of expression…
Yarra Valley Spoken Word November - Russell Boyle
Welcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community.
We meet at The Dreaming Space Academy at Yarra Valley ECOSS, Wesburn on the second Friday of the month and welcome you to join us and share your musings.
Mother Tongue NOVEMBER: Felicity Odgers
This in one of our bi-monthly events with a Feature Artist and 8 open mic spots. Mother Tongue is a place for Passionate, Powerful, Vulnerable and Honest performance; it stands aside from most Spoken Word events in its depth and authenticity.
Big Verse: The Readings Poetry Gala
With an all-star line-up of poets including Evelyn Araluen, Andy Jackson, Toby Fitch and Ender Başkan, along with poetry and music collaboration Panda Wong and Hannah Wu of Lotus Threads, Big Verse promises to transport you through the rambunctious and politically charged world of contemporary Australian poetry.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Slamalamadingdong! ft. Yaru
Since 2011, Slama has been a space where spoken word Poets celebrate intersectional community and encourage each other to bring their absolute best work to the stage.
It’s our final event of 2025! Bring on a new season of Slama which starts in January 2026.
On November 18th we return to our 3 round Poetry Slam and get treated to a musical and poetic feature set by YARU.
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Open Mic
A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.
Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Littlefoot & Company’s Spoken Word Night
Calling all storytellers, poets, musicians, comedians, and anyone who loves the power of words! Join us for an open mic night where you can share your original work or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a warm and welcoming space.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
Alchemical Poetry: Where Inner Life becomes Art
Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.
In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
PoetryReading @ The Dax Centre
Poetry reading with International poet Oz Hardwick and guests Andy Jackson, Dominique Hecq and Cassandra Atherton
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Glyconic (Live at the Substation)
The thud sublime…” a restless communion of sound, word and visuals unfolds in Glyconic – live at The Substation. Peter Sismanes’ electronic compositions trace a parallel arc: from the delicate intricacies of IDM to the propulsion of 120 BPM club forms. Nic Steyger’s poems give voice to the rhythm of thought and feeling, written to be spoken aloud and carried by sound.
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Poetry Reading - Oz Hardwick, Dominique Hecq & Eugen Bacon
Poetry reading with International poet Oz Hardwick, Dominique Hecq and Eugen Bacon. Open mic.
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Open Mic
A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.
Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Launch of Chords in the Soundscapes by Michael J. Leach
Join poet Michael J. Leach for the launch of his new poetry collection about sounds and emotions. Autobiographical in nature, the poems in this collection capture Michael's formative memories from childhood through to adulthood, connecting to sounds such as songs. Chords in the Soundscapes will be launched by Tru Dowling and will feature readings by the author. Book sales and signings available.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Alchemical Poetry: Where Inner Life becomes Art
Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.
In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Open Mic
A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.
Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!
Chamber Poets #117 - PiO
Chamber Poets #117 - PiO
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Ballarat Spoken Word
Our monthly Spoken Word gathering. Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.
Shared Stage
A poetry & music event where a poet and a singer-songwriter share the stage together going poem song poem song back to back. Fundraising for FemiliPNG, dedicated to supporting Papua New Guineans experiencing sexual and family violence.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Chamber Poets #116 - Myron Lysenko & Bill Wootton
Chamber Poets #116 - Myron Lysenko & Bill Wootton
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Perc.U.Lations ft. Ynes Sanz
Our Poetry and Spoken Word events are held on the second Saturday of the month AT A NEW TIME 1 p.m., with a Poetry Writing Workshop running from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Featuring Ynes Sanz
**DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, CHECK ORGANISER POST FOR VENUE
Poetry From Agitation Hill ft Helen Lucas
Poetry from Agitation Hill presents LIVE in the CHAPEL but also zoomed, Helen Lucas. Friday, November 7th 6-7pm.
This reading will take place in the chapel of the Uniting Church, Castlemaine, but will also be zoomed across Australia and into the DigiWorld.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
Headless Poetry
Headless poetry is back on the first Monday of November- the 3rd, for the third session. Come to Red Betty in Brunswick, 7:00 for a 7:30 start. A late Halloween and an early Guy Fawkes night.
Featuring:
Jupiter V - @jup1terandsaturn / Cainne - @criticalsxxtheory / Rue Elliot - @washedup_retailsuperstar / Panda Wong - @faun.ish
Poetry Bauhaus ft. Gerard Lewis Fitzgerald
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.
Feature Gerard Lewis Fitzgerald.
Plus a popular open mic, where poets vie for the much coveted Bauhaus Poetry Cup, also a support feature in our next gig.
Convened by Yvette Stubbs,
supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Assorted Sporks Poetry and Performance ft Mils D-C
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's on the last Thursday of the month.
Featuring: Mils D-C
Theme: Dicks and Sadness - Themes are not mandatory, they are just to encourage you to experiment with your writing and improvisation. Feel free to make it weird.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Thin Red Lines ft. Angela Costi, Nick Tsiavos, Emilie Collyer, Pirritu, Tariro Mavondo, Yaru
IT'S THE SEASON FINALE!!!! So we're doing a MUSICAL episode deliciously Co-Curated with the wonderous Pelaya Arapakis @pelaya_a
It's the Poetry × Music cross-over of the millennium (and our last TRL for a whiiiiiiiile) so come soak up the vibes one last time in 2k25
FEATURING:
Angela Costi / Nick Tsiavos / Emilie Collyer / Pirritu / Tariro Mavondo / Yaru
Alchemical Poetry: Where Inner Life becomes Art
Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.
In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Launch of UNUSUAL WORK No 40
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
You are invited
to the magazine launch of
UNUSUAL WORK magazine
!!!!!!!!No 40 !!!!!!
on Sunday 26th October 2025 2pm onwards
Slamtidote Vampires vs Werewolves
This month's a special one: Themed around Halloween and ofcourse, the twilight books, you will get to see the local talent in the poetry world come to life around you!
With a carefully curated zine with the same theme made available on the night, this event is not to be missed!
PoetiCas monthly gathering with Tric O'Heare
PoetiCas has been hosting regular poetry gatherings in Castlemaine since 2015, following on the tradition of Ross Donlon's poetry readings in the decade prior. It has grown into a wonderful community and their monthly events are beloved by many.
Feature: Tric O’Heare
Linh Tran @ Cherry Poets
Hello! We've got a good one this Saturday at Cherry Poets. That excellent, ace, rad, and rocking poet LINH TRAN will be our feature. Linh's a great supporter of many Melbourne poetry gigs, and her poetry is always raw, hilarious, and brilliant. We've got plenty of space on the open mic as always, for you, for your friends, for your mum, and for your friend's mum as well! Come along for the poetry, stay for even more poetry! See you soon!
Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE ONLY) ft Jennifer Harrison
Please join us for a night of great poetry with our special guest Jennifer Harrison. Online only.
Contact rossdonlnvikng @ gmail.com for Zoom link one prior.
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Ross Donlon
Poetry@Chrissy Hills
The Famous Open Mic
BYO poem, humour, food, drink to share
Featured Reader: Ross Donlon
Wild Words
Wild Words is an evening where poetry and spoken word come alive—voices rise, emotions stir, and words weave from page to stage. Set in the relaxed atmosphere of Archies Creek Hotel, this welcoming event invites seasoned poets, first-timers, and curious listeners to connect, share, and celebrate through stories, rhythm, or rhyme. Sign up on the night and join the conversation.
October’s feature poet Mike Cleeland,
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Open Mic
A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.
Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!
Platform Poets presents Oscar O'Neill-Pugh
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Oscar O'Neill-Pugh at Platform 3095 💕💕
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
To The Ends Of The 'Verse October
To The Ends of the 'Verse is a casual poetry night for people to share their works or the works of others. Sharing very new or rough drafts is certainly encouraged and no prior poetry experience is required. Our band, O'Stanger-Tang! offer up freestyle jams and improvised vocals, this night is very welcoming and wholesome 🙂. See listing details for open mic signup.