
Talkatives at Beyond the Pale Festival 2025
Talkatives takes place at The Pawn Shop, 15 Dame Street, Dublin, on February 16th at 6:30pm. Tickets are €13.
Talkatives takes place at The Pawn Shop, 15 Dame Street, Dublin, on February 16th at 6:30pm. Tickets are €13.
Seanchóiche returns to Beyond The Pale Festival on 14–15 June 2025 with live storytelling sessions on the themes of Embarrassment and Love, offering free festival tickets to selected speakers.
The 1916 Centenary Performing Arts Club meet on the second Saturday of the month to perform drama, recite poetry, play music and debate history.
The Cultivating Voices Poetry Open Mic serves as a virtual live venue where poetry enthusiasts gather to listen to poets from around the globe.
Castlebar’s Poetry and Short Prose Open Mic Night on 16 June invites adults to share or listen to original work in a warm, creative space, featuring poet Tony Reidy.
Moth & Butterfly present Bitter and Sweet, a special night of storytelling and improvisation featuring guest storyteller Clare Murphy, on June 16th at Rouge Restaurant, Galway.
Airfield Writers will host an open-mic night to launch the latest edition of The Mews on June 18th at 7:30pm in The Old Schoolhouse, Monkstown, featuring poetry, flash fiction, wine, and community spirit.
The Poetry Kiln Collective present Poetry Open Mic at the Kilcock Library from 6.30pm on June 19th welcoming sign-ups for Comedy, Rap, Music, Spoken Word.
Smithfield Creatives hosts an Open Mic Night every Thursday at 7pm at the Bernard Shaw.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
A monthly evening of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, music, and more, hosted at Alchemy Coffee and Books, located at 123 Barrack St., Cork, taking place on the third Friday of every month from 7pm to 9pm.
Outspoken is a bilingual spoken-word open mic held once a month on a Friday evening at Red Books starting 7.30pm.
Ben MacCaoilte and Erin Lalor perform an evening of music and spoken word in Kinvara on 20th June, presented by Poppy Lane Sessions.
On 21st June from 12.30pm to 2:00pm the Clare Poetry Collective host an event at glór, Ennis.
Poet and musician Kevin Branigan will perform an afternoon of poetry, song, and music at Rathfarnham Castle on 21st June, featuring work from his recent albums and poetry collection.
The Dublin Story Slam's Summer Grand Slam 2025 takes place on 22 June at the Abbey Theatre, where eight past champions will share true stories inspired by the theme The Gift, competing for the title of Grand Slam Champion.
A poetry and spoken word night in support of Jigsaw will take place at Bread 41 Greystones on 22nd June, featuring performances by Irish artists to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health.
grapevvine returns to Prim's Bookshop on 23 June for an evening of storytelling themed "Once in a Blue Moon," featuring Órla McGovern, Daragh Fleming, Niceol Blue, and Joe Murphy.
Silver Tongued Deviance is an open mic platform event hosted by local storyteller, poet and spoken word artist Frank Rafferty.
Smithfield Creatives hosts an Open Mic Night every Thursday at 7pm at the Bernard Shaw.
MC Ciara Ní É welcomes special guests Naoise Dolan, Éire Ní Fhaoláin and Cú Chulainn Ó Faoláin to the stage and open mic slots available too on 26th Thursday.
The Sunflower Sessions present their monthly open mic night, taking place on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lord Edward.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Monthly open mic held on the last Thursday of the month in Monks Kitchen, Clondalkin.
Open Mic Night at Outhouse invites musicians, poets, and spoken word artists to share their talents in a welcoming, inclusive space on the 27th May.
Join the Candlelit Tales team online on the last Saturday of every month for a magical gathering of Irish myths, storytelling, and community connection.
Castleisland Arts Night is a monthly event held on the last Sunday of each month, celebrating the arts.
Dublin's Finest is a monthly night run by artists for artists taking place the last Sunday of the month downstairs in Sin É.
Open Mic in The Salthouse at 8pm on the last Monday of the month in Galway.
The Poetry Collective and Lime Square Poets present the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar on 8th Jan from 7.30pm.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Join Cork Yarnspinners, a friendly group of storytellers, who gather on the first Thursday each month for a fun evening full of stories, poems and songs at 8pm in Counihan's Bar.
Illuminations Open Mic Poetry is a monthly event based in Bookmart, Sligo, Ireland.
The Museum of Literature hosts its First Fridays event in the Commons Café.
The Poetry Kiln Collective perform live at Mullingar Arts Festival on 4th July, featuring members Annie, Anna, Emmet, and Dave in a dynamic evening of spoken word at Caffrey’s Bar.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Explore the world of poetry from the comfort of your favorite chair with Poetry Lit! a monthly online reading series featuring international poets.
The 1916 Centenary Performing Arts Club meet on the second Saturday of the month to perform drama, recite poetry, play music and debate history.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Silver Tongued Deviance is an open mic platform event hosted by local storyteller, poet and spoken word artist Frank Rafferty.
The Sunflower Sessions present their monthly open mic night, taking place on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lord Edward.
Seanchóiche returns to Belfast on 31 July 2025 with a special as Gaeilge storytelling night at the Cultúrlann as part of Féile an Phobail, welcoming all levels of Irish speakers.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Monthly open mic held on the last Thursday of the month in Monks Kitchen, Clondalkin.
The Poetry Collective and Lime Square Poets present the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar on 8th Jan from 7.30pm.
Join Cork Yarnspinners, a friendly group of storytellers, who gather on the first Thursday each month for a fun evening full of stories, poems and songs at 8pm in Counihan's Bar.
Illuminations Open Mic Poetry is a monthly event based in Bookmart, Sligo, Ireland.
The 1916 Centenary Performing Arts Club meet on the second Saturday of the month to perform drama, recite poetry, play music and debate history.
Silver Tongued Deviance is an open mic platform event hosted by local storyteller, poet and spoken word artist Frank Rafferty.
The Sunflower Sessions present their monthly open mic night, taking place on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lord Edward.
Monthly open mic held on the last Thursday of the month in Monks Kitchen, Clondalkin.
The Poetry Collective and Lime Square Poets present the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar on 8th Jan from 7.30pm.
Join Cork Yarnspinners, a friendly group of storytellers, who gather on the first Thursday each month for a fun evening full of stories, poems and songs at 8pm in Counihan's Bar.
Illuminations Open Mic Poetry is a monthly event based in Bookmart, Sligo, Ireland.
Poetry Lit celebrates its 5th anniversary with a two-day online festival on 12th –13th September, featuring international poets, interactive Q&As, and open mic performances.
The 1916 Centenary Performing Arts Club meet on the second Saturday of the month to perform drama, recite poetry, play music and debate history.
Renowned storyteller Clare Murphy brings her bold show The Spanking Goddess and Other Discarded Tales to Kinsale on 14 September, reviving untold Celtic myths of wild and powerful women.
Silver Tongued Deviance is an open mic platform event hosted by local storyteller, poet and spoken word artist Frank Rafferty.
The Sunflower Sessions present their monthly open mic night, taking place on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lord Edward.
Monthly open mic held on the last Thursday of the month in Monks Kitchen, Clondalkin.
The Poetry Collective and Lime Square Poets present the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar on 8th Jan from 7.30pm.
Illuminations Open Mic Poetry is a monthly event based in Bookmart, Sligo, Ireland.
Join Cork Yarnspinners, a friendly group of storytellers, who gather on the first Thursday each month for a fun evening full of stories, poems and songs at 8pm in Counihan's Bar.
The 1916 Centenary Performing Arts Club meet on the second Saturday of the month to perform drama, recite poetry, play music and debate history.
Silver Tongued Deviance is an open mic platform event hosted by local storyteller, poet and spoken word artist Frank Rafferty.
The Sunflower Sessions present their monthly open mic night, taking place on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lord Edward.
Monthly open mic held on the last Thursday of the month in Monks Kitchen, Clondalkin.
The Poetry Collective and Lime Square Poets present the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar on 8th Jan from 7.30pm.
Illuminations Open Mic Poetry is a monthly event based in Bookmart, Sligo, Ireland.
Join Cork Yarnspinners, a friendly group of storytellers, who gather on the first Thursday each month for a fun evening full of stories, poems and songs at 8pm in Counihan's Bar.
The 1916 Centenary Performing Arts Club meet on the second Saturday of the month to perform drama, recite poetry, play music and debate history.
Silver Tongued Deviance is an open mic platform event hosted by local storyteller, poet and spoken word artist Frank Rafferty.
The Sunflower Sessions present their monthly open mic night, taking place on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lord Edward.
Monthly open mic held on the last Thursday of the month in Monks Kitchen, Clondalkin.
Kitchen Sink Stories returns on June 13th at Lillies Cocktail Bar, Sligo (doors 7:30pm / start 8:00pm) with this month’s storytelling theme: "School".
Explore the world of poetry from the comfort of your favorite chair with Poetry Lit! a monthly online reading series featuring international poets.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Smithfield Creatives hosts an Open Mic Night every Thursday at 7pm at the Bernard Shaw.
Words by the Sea Open Mic - every second Wednesday of the month starting at 7pm, upstairs at Walters, Dun Laoghaire.
A night of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, music and performance every Monday at the International Bar.
Ó Bhéal go Béal returns to The Long Valley, Cork on June 9th with poetry films, live readings from Liz Quirke, a Five Word Challenge, and an open mic, continuing the legacy of Cork’s beloved Ó Bhéal series.
Deansgrange Library hosts a storytelling circle with Sorcha Hegarty on 9 June, inviting all to share or simply listen to stories inspired by Irish mythology and everyday life.
The Cultivating Voices Poetry Open Mic serves as a virtual live venue where poetry enthusiasts gather to listen to poets from around the globe.
Phil Lynch will launch his new poetry collection Moving On with a reading and live music by Blue Lilac on Sunday, 8 June 2025 at Walters, Dun Laoghaire.
Every Blooming Thing, a spoken word show by Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff, comes to the Roscommon Arts Centre on 7th June at 8pm, featuring guest poet Louise G Cole and special guest musician Bianca Fachel.
A Teen Poetry Slam and film screening will take place at Naas Library on June 7th, showcasing young Kildare talent, with free workshops offered in May for teens to develop and perform original work.
Fingal Poetry Festival presents Wavin’ Words, a youth poetry slam and open mic for 14–18-year-olds at Swords Castle on Friday, June 7th, from 4–9pm, hosted by Sheila Ryder with special guests.
Seanchoíche Galway brings its global storytelling platform to the Galway Folk Festival on 7 June, inviting audiences to enjoy spoken stories on the theme of "Summertime."
Every Blooming Thing, a spoken word show by Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff, comes to Backstage Theatre Longford on 6th June at 8pm, featuring guest poet Darragh Coady and special guest musician Dion Mercury.
The Museum of Literature hosts its First Fridays event in the Commons Café.
Join Cork Yarnspinners, a friendly group of storytellers, who gather on the first Thursday each month for a fun evening full of stories, poems and songs at 8pm in Counihan's Bar.
Every Blooming Thing, a spoken word show with Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff, comes to Ramor Arts Centre in Cavan on 5th June at 8pm, featuring guest poet Noel Monaghan and musician Jinx Lennon.
Illuminations Open Mic Poetry is a monthly event based in Bookmart, Sligo, Ireland.
Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.
Marrowbone Books host a queer poetry and music open mic night on June 5th at 7pm.
Smithfield Creatives hosts an Open Mic Night every Thursday at 7pm at the Bernard Shaw.
The Poetry Collective and Lime Square Poets present the First Wednesday Series in the Whitehouse Bar on 8th Jan from 7.30pm.
Monthly storytelling circle upstairs in the Town Hall, Bray from 7.00pm.
The spoken word event Hold That, Keep That, organised and hosted by Kev Kennedy at 7.45pm at The Back Page.
A night of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, music and performance every Monday at the International Bar.
The Cultivating Voices Poetry Open Mic serves as a virtual live venue where poetry enthusiasts gather to listen to poets from around the globe.
Every Blooming Thing, a spoken word show by Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff, comes to the Riverbank Arts Centre on 30th May at 8pm, featuring guest poet Liz Quirke and special guest musician Fiach Moriarty.
Outspoken is a bilingual spoken-word open mic held once a month on a Friday evening at Red Books starting 7.30pm.