# Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Newark 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Upcoming Spoken Word Events in Newark 2026, Discover best of Poetry & Spoken Word nights events and schelude in Newark. Find information & tickets of upcoming Spoken Word events happening in Newark. - **Category**: Spoken Word - **Display Name**: Spoken word events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 14.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9cab9a7ec981c1114ec3665352b9614e4c2e45e4bc8638afeedf713a3b009441-rimg-w200-h201-dcc5c6bf-gmir?v=1760073005 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb6883a5c845c26.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b8e00ec0-965a-11f0-9345-699a903f1f46-rimg-w200-h200-dcbebaae-gmir ## About Get ready to be amazed at [CITY]'s incredible spoken word events! Join us for a night filled with enchanting poetry, captivating stories, and exciting performances. Let the talented artists take you on a journey that will touch your heart and ignite your imagination. Don't miss out on the fun and creativity - come be a part of our friendly literary community in [CITY] and experience the magic of language at its finest ## Spoken Word Events in Newark - **Event Name**: Dodge Poetry Festival - **Description**: InformationNorth America's largest biennial poetry event, the Dodge Poetry Festival is often called Wordstock or poetry heaven. Featuring three days of readings, performances, and workshops. Established in 1986 and produced by NJPAC, it - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/dodge-poetry-festival/210002872954543 - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zZmIwMGUyMWE2ZjhmMzZiMjU1OWMxYjdkOWU2ZjU0ZTcwNTc4NjNmZmUwYTlkMGE1ZTA5NjYwM2MwYjIzYjNhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzMzMmM4Yi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEzMjE0MjM.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: POETRY X KARAOKE | FREE ENTRY TIL 10PM WITH RSVP - **Description**: Join us for a night of poetry and karaoke vibes—free entry till 10pm if you RSVP!About this EventPOETRY X KARAOKE | FREE ENTRY TIL 10PM WITH RSVPGET FOCUSED ENT PRESENTSTBK THURSDAYSAUGUST 13 - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Aug 14 2026 at 03:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/poetry-x-karaoke-free-entry-til-10pm-with-rsvp/100001996819499877 - **Venue**: The Dream Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85ZWZmMTY4Mzg4ZDA5MjcyZWFiZWNkMTYyMjBmMjMwNWRmZmU0MmNmMzYyNmQ4YzcyNTViZmYzNjAyNmJjOWI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2MDg0NTA1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Music - **Event Name**: 'Echoes' Art Showcase - **Description**: Echoes is an artist showcase. Expect featured artist from painters, designers, poets, singers, rappers and spoken word.About this EventCome and enjoy a curated night of self expression and connection through a shared love - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/echoes-art-showcase/100001996222715880 - **Venue**: True Cuts Newark - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83NDg5ODZiMGQzNTI2ODQ0MmMwN2I1MzU1NDg0NWY3ODYyMWEyOTEwZjY0MzM1NjdhM2ZmOWFmZGE1ZjdiNjY2LXJpbWctdzEwNTQtaDE0OTItZGNkOGM4YTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1ODE4MTA5.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 55 - **Categories**: art, music, literary-art, entertainment, dance, spoken-word - **Event Name**: Do the Write Thing: Dodge Poetry Festival - **Description**: InformationAs a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, author and filmmaker Nelson George has dedicated much of his career to documenting the very spirit of that phrase through several major works including the documentary Brooklyn Boheme and C - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/do-the-write-thing-dodge-poetry-festival/210003391601028 - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80YWUxZWViZDUxZjJmODMxYTJlYzAxNGVjYTIxMzczYWVkZmFjNDM0ZTZlN2NmZTgwODM1M2JlZWQxNWRmZjcxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzJlNjA5MS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEzMjI2NjU.avif - **Categories**: Miscellaneous - **Event Name**: Evolution Dopen 8/15 (Feat. Brittany Barker) - **Description**: Aim for balanced healing with WOUND HONEY conjured by poet Brittany Barker and Newark, NJ’s 2nd longest running active open mic.About this EventSAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 15thPoet Brittany Barker - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/evolution-dopen-8-15-feat-brittany-barker/100001993980548497 - **Venue**: The Punch Bowl Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xMGZiZDI2Yjk4YTQ4ZTJhODgwM2U5NTQzNDIzNWNjOWUwZGE3MDJhZmU0NjdlYjY5MDYzNDkxM2E3MDBmNDU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA3MDUwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQyOTY4NDA.avif - **Price**: USD 10 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, performances - **Event Name**: Ashley Thee Poet Presents: Painted Poetry Part 2, The Rebirth - **Description**: Enjoy an evening of poetry, art, and a birthday party!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5d685480-8fbf-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w572-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/ashley-thee-poet-presents-painted-poetry-part-2-the-rebirth/100001995732133535 - **Venue**: Newark Culture Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMjEwZTljNGMzOTE1YTY1NmRjMWYyMDQyZTAzZjk5Y2M0NWIxOGQ3ZGM5MTE3YmE1YzZmMzI4Mjg3YjYyMzRlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1ODE4NzY0.avif - **Price**: USD 20 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: In Conversation with Dodge Poetry at New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 11:59 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 01:59 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/in-conversation-with-dodge-poetry-at-new-jersey-performing-arts-center-prudential-hall/2400030207792030 - **Venue**: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDEzYjk5MTAtOGY3MC0xMWYxLTg4ZGMtZTM4NTZlYjI1NjhmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1Nzg0Nzcx.avif - **Categories**: Art, performances, literary-art, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Newark - **Event Name**: R&B Sip and Paint Night at Little Tijuana - Newark NJ - **Description**: R&B Sip & Paint at Little Tijuana 🎨🎶Join Palette Season for an evening of painting, music, and great food at Little Tijuana!No experience is necessary as you’ll be guided step by step while painting a musi - **Venue**: Little Tijuana - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a6a6c9811a66.jpg - **Event Name**: Bryan Adams Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f334d3d0-9348-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1200-h816-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786207702 - **Event Name**: Chayanne at Prudential Center - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e5811310-8f16-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1024-h853-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1785746394 - **Event Name**: Shreya Ghoshal at Prudential Center - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a6106890-495f-11f1-adb1-cbde64501197-rimg-w720-h1280-dc2d482e-gmir.jpg?v=1778081058 - **Event Name**: Bryan Adams at Prudential Center - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/74739130-9488-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786344965 - **Event Name**: Banda MS at Prudential Center - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6bdcd690-8ef6-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1200-h547-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1785732473 - **Event Name**: Monster Jam at Prudential Center - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/373c3320-4e48-11f1-ae8a-89315c7e23c9-rimg-w1200-h533-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778620749 - **Event Name**: 2026-2027 New Jersey Devils Season Tickets at Prudential Center - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2389ab50-9452-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w819-h1024-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786321592 - **Event Name**: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Prudential Center 🏠 Address: 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102 🌆 City: Newark 📍 Location: 40.7332, -74.1717✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, where every moment tells a - **Venue**: Prudential Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1e5506b0-27a2-11f1-b24a-29e1eb4e9691-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcdcd1d7-gmir.jpg?v=1774371267 ## Browse Spoken Word Events by Date - [Spoken Word Events Today in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/spoken-word--today) - [Spoken Word Events This Weekend in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/spoken-word--this-weekend) - [Spoken Word Events in August in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/spoken-word--august) - [Spoken Word Events in September in Newark](https://allevents.in/newark/spoken-word--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** Dodge Poetry Festival (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 12:00 am at New Jersey Performing Arts Center), POETRY X KARAOKE | FREE ENTRY TIL 10PM WITH RSVP (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Dream Lounge), 'Echoes' Art Showcase (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at True Cuts Newark), Do the Write Thing: Dodge Poetry Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at New Jersey Performing Arts Center), Evolution Dopen 8/15 (Feat. Brittany Barker) (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Punch Bowl Lounge). - **Q**: What are the top free Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** POETRY X KARAOKE | FREE ENTRY TIL 10PM WITH RSVP (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Dream Lounge). - **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Newark this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** Evolution Dopen 8/15 (Feat. Brittany Barker) (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Punch Bowl Lounge). - **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Newark in August 2026? - **A:** POETRY X KARAOKE | FREE ENTRY TIL 10PM WITH RSVP (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Dream Lounge), 'Echoes' Art Showcase (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm at True Cuts Newark), Evolution Dopen 8/15 (Feat. Brittany Barker) (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Punch Bowl Lounge). - **Q**: How can I find Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Spoken Word events in Newark on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Spoken Word events in Newark include New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Dream Lounge, True Cuts Newark. - **Q**: What is the price range for Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** Prices for Spoken Word events in Newark range from USD 10 to USD 55. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Spoken Word events in Newark? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Spoken Word events in Newark include PROMOTED BY VENUE, Team Voltron, True Cuts Newark. - **Q**: Are there any online Spoken Word events available? - **A:** Yes, many Spoken Word events are available online. 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