Edinburgh International Book Festival Poetry (Adults) £ pay what you can

Rock the Boat: Poetry Open Mic

Julia Sorensen, Catherine Wilson Garry
Spiegeltent 18 Aug
18.00 1hr30
August 2026
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Whether you’re ready to hit the mic or just keen to soak up the vibes, this event has you covered. Our friends at Push the Boat Out – Edinburgh’s genre-bending international poetry festival – host a special edition of their vibrant monthly open mic to celebrate dynamic contemporary poetry and performance. So, sit back and enjoy, or take to the stage and showcase your own work. 

Sign up to take part here*. 

*To ensure we have time for as many poets to read as possible, we are asking all readers to share only one poem that is a maximum 3 minutes. Please note that filling out the sign-up form does not guarantee you a slot – the Rock the Boat team will let you know whether you have a slot via email ahead of the event.

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