# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Swindon Poetry Café - Open-Mic - Dec 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Calling local poets and songwriters! Come share your stories, stanzas and songs at Swindon’s cosy open-mic night.About this EventJoin us for an open-mic night at the Swindon Poetry Café! Whether you’re a poet or a songwriter, this is your chance to share your work live and connect with fellow creatives. Bring your verses, play your tunes, and enjoy a relaxed, in-person vibe with others who love words and music.What?A warm, friendly space to grab a drink, buy a cake and share your stuff (or support others sharing theirs).Twelve open-mic spots (3 minutes) are available on a first-come, first-served basis, by emailing hello@torncurtain.co.uk, or by signing up on the door for remaining spots. We provide one vocal mic and you can plug in one instrument (bring your own jack cable!).Where?Caffe Vialottie is a family-run coffee shop in Redhouse, with the aim of helping people reconnect after the division of the pandemic. Serving a top-notch selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolates, soft drinks, baked goods and snacks, a team of devoted staff share a desire to bring people together and create an environment that replicates 'home'.Who?The Swindon Poetry Café is organised and hosted by local slam-winning poet and producer, Rebecca Rocker (@rebeccarockerwrites). She was the Swindon Mayor's Poet (25/26) and also produces Swindon Wordsmiths, a popular poetry and comedy night in Abbey Meads. Rebecca's workshops and events focus on creating safe spaces to weave words, share stories and connect communities.Our headliner this month is slam-winning spoken word poet, Alexis Brooks. Originally from Essex, Alexis currently lives in a tiny, wooden house close to Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury. She won the Hip Yak Poetry Shack slam in 2024 and she co-hosts 'Silly Point Poetry', an open-mic night in south Somerset. Her first collection 'Conversations With Vera Machete' is available to buy now. Money matters...All open-mic performers and audience members need to buy a ticket. The ticket price covers the cost of producing, ticketing and running the event, plus paying our brilliant headliner.We have a 25% discount code for under 18 year olds. If you are over the age of 18 and face financial barriers - just email us for the code (no questions asked!) and apply it before you check out.Why not?Don’t be shy - come and share your words with us this December!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blunsdon-saint-andrew/swindon-poetry-café-open-mic-dec-2026/100002002918000657
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, comedy, Workshops, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 12+
  - Doors Open At: 7:00 PM
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: caffe vialottie
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 6, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Blunsdon Saint Andrew
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: caffe vialottie
- **lat**: 51.6038806
- **long**: -1.8172979
- **full address**: caffe vialottie, Redhouse Way, Blunsdon Saint Andrew, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Swindon Poetry Cafe - Open-Mic - Dec 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Swindon Poetry Cafe - Open-Mic - Dec 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 09:30 pm at caffe vialottie, Redhouse Way, Blunsdon Saint Andrew, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Swindon Poetry Cafe - Open-Mic - Dec 2026?
  - **A:** Swindon Poetry Cafe - Open-Mic - Dec 2026 is organized by Torn Curtain.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Swindon Poetry Cafe - Open-Mic - Dec 2026 is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blunsdon Saint Andrew, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Swindon Poetry Cafe - Open-Mic - Dec 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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