ECA Presents: WE SPEAK 2026

WE SPEAK is ECA’s annual celebration of spoken word poetry and storytelling. The evening integrates critically acclaimed artists alongside talented local youth, providing a platform for artists to respond to issues that impact themselves, their communities, and the world.

Past WE SPEAK artists include celebrated poets Amber Flame, Sharon Nyree Williams, Anastacia-Reneé, Shane Koyczan, Steve Connell, Ivan Coyote, Kealoha, and Chelsey Richardson. Stay tuned for an announcement about this year’s headliner!

GENRE: Spoken Word Poetry/Storytelling

WHAT TO EXPECT: Fresh perspectives and diverse narratives that inspire and empower.

Sponsored by David Brewster & Mary Kay Sneeringer

You may also like the following events from Edmonds Center for the Arts:

• Next month, 28th March, 07:30 pm, ECA Presents: Impro Theatre's Jane Austen Unscripted in Edmonds
• Next month, 29th March, 07:30 pm, ECA Presents: Matthew Morrison in Edmonds
• This April, 19th April, 07:30 pm, ECA Special Engagement: THE COAST TO COAST TOUR | Colin James, Matt Andersen, & Terra Lightfoot in Edmonds

Also check out other Arts events in Edmonds, Literary Art events in Edmonds.