Poetry Open Mic Live @ Percys

Open mic nights are held on the third Monday every other month from 7.30-9:30 pm in Whitchurch town centre. We hold online open mics on the interim months.

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Photos by Chris Driver and the staff at Percys.

When are they held?

Every third Monday every other month. So the dates for 2025 are:

Monday 17 February 2025
Monday 21 April 2025
Monday 16 June 2025
Monday 18 August 2025
Monday 20 October 2025
Monday 22 December 2025

Q&A

Can I just come and watch?

Yes! There is no pressure to read - you can come along and enjoy the poems.

What happens on the night?

Our open mic nights are usually held in two halves.

We open with a guest poet (an experienced published poet) reading from their work. After this the MC will invite other poets to read a number of their poems. There is an interval after about an hour then the cycle repeats.

Can I read my poems?

Yes! The MC or another member of the open mic team will take names at the start of the night to ensure everyone that wants to read can do so. Please ensure content is suitable. We encourage new work to ensure a fresh atmosphere.

Do I need to book?

Not at present but we will keep this under review.