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Verve open mic poetry night | Birmingham City Council

Verve open mic poetry night

  • Date: 17th March 2026
  • Location: The Hive , 43 to 47 Vittoria Street
    Birmingham
    B1 3PE
  • Time: 19:00 - 21:30
  • Cost: Free

A friendly open mic at The Hive where anyone can share poems or spoken word in a relaxed space.

This open mic night is open to everyone, whether you are new to poetry or have performed for years.

You get up to 5 minutes to share your work.

There are 20 slots to sign up for on the night. If more people want to perform, names are drawn from a hat.

You can expect:

  • time to read your own poems
  • a relaxed space to try spoken word
  • a mix of voices from across Birmingham
  • no headline act, so more space for open mic

The event is free to attend and runs on a pay as you feel basis. All funds go to the venue.

Verve aims to offer a safe and welcoming space for people from all backgrounds. Everyone is welcome to take part or listen.

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