Poetry & Spoken Word Groups in Vancouver

Poetry slams, youth spoken word festivals

Monthly open mic poetry night. "Rooted in tenderness, community, and shared language"

Competitive spoken word community

Literary and spoken word nonprofit — runs Famous Last Words, Liars of Orpheus, and The 17 Syllable Slam

Canada's largest annual spoken word festival. Multi-day event, workshops, performances

Outreach program with workshops and performances. Schools and communities across BC

Downtown Eastside community poetry events. Inclusive, community-focused

Poetry night in supportive environment

Occasional poetry and spoken word nights. Unique venue, community atmosphere