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Poetry & Spoken Word Events in Atlanta

Atlanta’s spoken word scene thrives on rhythm, rhyme, and raw emotion. Whether you’re into high-energy poetry slams, powerful community readings, or laid-back open mics, our calendar has it covered. Explore the latest spoken word happenings around the city and discover Atlanta’s vibrant performance poetry community. Explore broader arts listings for more events: Other Arts Events in Atlanta.

Poetry Readings and Slams in Atlanta

MAY FLOWERS by NocolocoCreative

05/26/2026 8:00 PM

Red Light Cafe

k close ur eyes. cut to someone saying “we should ...

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After Careful Consideration at Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026

05/28/2026 7:00 PM

Metropolitan Studios, Inc.

After Careful Consideration is presented by Tim Mi...

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Brain Bros Presents: Uber Chronicles at Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026

05/29/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Brain Bros Presents: Uber Chronicles is presented ...

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Herd x Sainwood: an evening of Friendship and Fanfiction at Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026

05/29/2026 7:00 PM

Metropolitan Studios, Inc.

Herd x Sainwood: an evening of Friendship and Fanf...

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Slammed! at Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026

05/29/2026 7:00 PM

Dynamic El Dorado

Slammed! is presented by Pocket Calliope as part o...

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An American Love Letter to Edinburgh at Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026

05/29/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

An American Love Letter to Edinburgh is presented ...

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Bait & Switch: From Hollywood to Haulin’ Traps at Atlanta Fringe Festival 2026

05/29/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Bait & Switch: From Hollywood to Haulin’ Traps is ...

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Poetry with Sarah Kay

05/30/2026 7:30 PM

Art Farm at Serenbe

Sarah Kay is a New Yorker, poet, educator, and co-...

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Hold Fast to Dreams: A Night with Langston Hughes

06/12/2026 7:30 PM

The CRCA Theater

Tickets: https://tickets.conyersarts.org/HoldFast ...

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Hold Fast to Dreams: A Night with Langston Hughes

06/13/2026 3:00 PM

The CRCA Theater

Tickets: https://tickets.conyersarts.org/HoldFast ...

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Hold Fast to Dreams: A Night with Langston Hughes

06/14/2026 3:00 PM

The CRCA Theater

Tickets: https://tickets.conyersarts.org/HoldFast ...

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The Moth: American Dreams

06/15/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM open-mic storytelling competiti...

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Open Mic Nights and Storytelling Events

Poetry and Spoken Word Events