Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
PoetiCas monthly gathering with Ray Liversidge
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.
In Bed With Amy & Friends
Award-winning cabaret icon Amy Bodossian invites you into her bedroom for a night of comedy, music, poetry, storytelling…and the kind of honesty you only share in bed. Supported by City of Melbourne.
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.
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.
Platform Poets presents Extended Open Mic
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Michael Reynolds at Platform 3095 💕💕
First half of the evening will be the open mic.
Second half of the evening will be an informal brain storm and chat about a Platform Poets anthology and how this would work and take shape. Xmas Raffle.
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.
An Afternoon With Alicia Sometimes
In the poetry workshop, we will delve deeper into the microcosm of details and the macrocosm of the science around us. Bring something to write with!
Kalliope X Speaks
Kalliope X invites you to celebrate our online literary magazine and help raise funds to pay contributors in forthcoming issues.
Contributors come from a wide cross section of the Australian and international literary scene and include emerging writers, the diasporic communities of Australia, writers of languages other than English and the LGBTQI+ communities who show what Australia looks, sounds, reads like and so nurture conversation with writers around the world.
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.
MPU Michael Reynolds & Martin Downey Spoken Word Award 2025
MPU is proud to announce the inaugural Michael Reynolds and Martin Downey Spoken Word Award.
Registration to compete closes 5 December 2025. To register, go to:
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!
Rabbit Annual 2025: Launch Event, Melbourne
You are warmly invited to the launch of the first Rabbit Annual, from the team at Rabbit: a journal for nonfiction poetry (Free, though please register through the Humanitix link)
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
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..
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In Bed With Amy & Friends
Award-winning cabaret icon Amy Bodossian invites you into her bedroom for a night of comedy, music, poetry, storytelling…and the kind of honesty you only share in bed. Supported by City of Melbourne.
Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE ONLY) ft Morgan Yasbincek
Please join us for a night of great poetry with our special guest Morgan Yasbincek. Online only.
Contact rossdonlonviking @ gmail.com for the zoom link the day prior, or join the newsletter.
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.
In Bed With Amy & Friends
Award-winning cabaret icon Amy Bodossian invites you into her bedroom for a night of comedy, music, poetry, storytelling…and the kind of honesty you only share in bed. Supported by City of Melbourne.
In Bed With Amy & Friends
Award-winning cabaret icon Amy Bodossian invites you into her bedroom for a night of comedy, music, poetry, storytelling…and the kind of honesty you only share in bed. Supported by City of Melbourne.
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
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!
Busybird’s Christmas Party and Open Mic Night #116
Got something to say? A song, a story, a joke, a rant disguised as poetry?! Well, it's that time again - come on down for the 116th Open Mic Night at Busybird! It's our last for the year and will be proceeded by our Busybird Christmas Party, which starts at 6.
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
In Bed With Amy & Friends
Award-winning cabaret icon Amy Bodossian invites you into her bedroom for a night of comedy, music, poetry, storytelling…and the kind of honesty you only share in bed. Supported by City of Melbourne.
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.
Eddy Burger does Be Fearless Poetry
Tucked in behind Sydney Road in Houdini Lane is Brunswick's best hidden secret... Red Betty. and the third Monday of each month is a poetry open mic where poets can Be Fearless!
Melbourne poetry would not be Melbourne poetry without Eddy. That's how much he means to performance poetry. Artist, singer, poet and magnificent human being. And strange. Or was it weird? Anyway, you are in for an absolute treat on Monday.
There will be open mic of course, and the famous hospitality of Red Betty.
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!
Woorilla Poetry Prize 2025 Awards
The 2025 Woorilla Poetry Prize has broken all records and attracted quality entries from across Australia and the World.
The judges, Andy Jackson and Gayelene Carbis, have created their short lists and decided on the winning entries, which will be announced at the event. Over 900 poems have been painfully whittled down to a few for the shortlist, and this is where you'll hear about them.
Robbie Coburn @ Cherry Poets
Blessed we are indeed to have the wonderful Robbie Coburn as our feature this week. Robbie has been on the poetry scene for almost half his life - his first published poem appeared in ‘Unusual Work’ when he was 17 years old and he is currently 31. Pretty amazing. He has been published in oodles of journals and is the author of six books and two chapbooks, including the recent verse novel ‘The Foal in the Wire’ (Hachette 2025).
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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
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.
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
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..