# Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Raleigh 2026 | AllEvents

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- **Display Name**: Spoken word events
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Get ready to be amazed at Raleigh'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 Raleigh and experience the magic of language at its finest

## Spoken Word Events in Raleigh

- **Event Name**: Poetry at Dix Park
  - **Description**: Open mic in the park! Share poetry, short stories, and works-in-progress. Family-friendly vibes—listeners welcome.About this EventJoin us for a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, an
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/poetry-at-dix-park/100001988110548168
  - **Venue**: House of Many Porches at Gipson Play Plaza
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, literary-art, performances, health-wellness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Third Wednesday Open Mic Poetry at Tap Yard with Freshly Brewed Poems
  - **Description**: Meet and recite in Tap Yard's Tavern Room.About this EventWe invite you to Tap Yard's cozy Tavern Room to recite your poetry, prose, or Spoken Word. Acoustic music is welcome. Sign up begins at 6:30 and continues t
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Tap Yard Raleigh
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Language of Grief: Poetry, Presence and Hope with Jaki Shelton Green
  - **Description**: Join us for this evening of poetry and dialogue with author and North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green.About this EventShe is an acclaimed American poet, educator, and cultural advocate, best known as the first A
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/the-language-of-grief-poetry-presence-and-hope-with-jaki-shelton-green/100001996494892969
  - **Venue**: Transitions LifeCare (auditorium)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Third Wednesday Evening Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems
  - **Description**: Open Mic Poetry, Prose, and Spoken Word Third Wednesday of Every Month at Tapyard Raleigh's Tavern Room.

Sign-in at 6:30 and throughout the evening.
Reading 7 to 9pm 
Bring 3 poems or 5 minutes of prose or Spoken Word

Have books to sell? Bring those and
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  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Aug 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/third-wednesday-evening-open-mic-with-freshly-brewed-poems/200030427386121
  - **Venue**: Tap Yard Raleigh
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- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
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  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Chance the Rapper
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Red Hat Amphitheater
🏠 Address: 500 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
🌆 City: Raleigh
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  - **Venue**: Red Hat Amphitheater
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  - **Venue**: Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States
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- **Event Name**: Jack Johnson
  - **Venue**: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
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  - **Venue**: Carter-Finley Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Spoken Word events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Poetry at Dix Park (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at House of Many Porches at Gipson Play Plaza), Third Wednesday Open Mic Poetry at Tap Yard with Freshly Brewed Poems (Wed Aug 19 2026 at Tap Yard Raleigh), The Language of Grief: Poetry, Presence and Hope with Jaki Shelton Green (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Transitions LifeCare (auditorium)), Third Wednesday Evening Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Tap Yard Raleigh).
- **Q**: What are the top free Spoken Word events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Poetry at Dix Park (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at House of Many Porches at Gipson Play Plaza), Third Wednesday Open Mic Poetry at Tap Yard with Freshly Brewed Poems (Wed Aug 19 2026 at Tap Yard Raleigh), The Language of Grief: Poetry, Presence and Hope with Jaki Shelton Green (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Transitions LifeCare (auditorium)).
- **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Raleigh in August 2026?
  - **A:** Poetry at Dix Park (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at House of Many Porches at Gipson Play Plaza), Third Wednesday Open Mic Poetry at Tap Yard with Freshly Brewed Poems (Wed Aug 19 2026 at Tap Yard Raleigh), Third Wednesday Evening Open Mic with Freshly Brewed Poems (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Tap Yard Raleigh).
- **Q**: How can I find Spoken Word events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Spoken Word events in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
  - **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 Raleigh?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Spoken Word events in Raleigh include House of Many Porches at Gipson Play Plaza, Tap Yard Raleigh, Transitions LifeCare (auditorium).
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Spoken Word events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Spoken Word events in Raleigh include Dix Park, Freshly Brewed Poems, Transitions LifeCare.
- **Q**: Are there any online Spoken Word events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Spoken Word events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Spoken Word events in Raleigh?
  - **A:** Follow the Spoken Word category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Spoken Word events are listed in Raleigh.

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