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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

The Moth: Love Hurts

02/09/2026 7:30 PM

Balzer Theater at Herren’s

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling com...

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Lovers Affair with Ache Sule

02/14/2026 7:00 PM

Rehearse Live

Lovers Affair with Ache Sule is a sexy Valentine’s...

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Whitney Hanson: Words Never Die Tour 2026

02/15/2026 6:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Whitney Hanson live at Eddie's Attic!

Whitney Ha...

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Sons Of Town Hall

02/18/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

Sons of Town Hall live at Eddie's Attic!

Sons of...

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Open Mic Nights and Storytelling Events

Literary Open Mic: All About Love

02/11/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

All About Love 💕
Wild Aster Books’ literary open m...

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Art Out Loud Open Mic Variety Show

02/14/2026 5:30 PM

Westview Makers Space

The 'I Love ME First!' Open Mic Variety Show

pre...

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Poetry and Spoken Word Events