Copy of CAYA Collective Presents: The Poetry Lounge

Schedule

Wed May 06 2026 at 06:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

On The Hush | Manchester, EN

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The Poetry Lounge: A monthly home for spoken word. Line-up + open mic. The first Wednesday of every month, 6.30pm–10pm. Come as you are.
About this Event

CAYA Collective Presents:

The Poetry Lounge


📅 Date: Wednesday 6th May

🕕 Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Please try and get there for 7.15 to avoid disruptions to the artist's performances)

📍 Location: On The Hush Manchester


We're hosting eight of Manchester's finest poets in the hopes they can help answer the question 'What is love?'- Because if a group of poets don't know the answer- well we all may be in a spot of trouble.

After are curated line up we will be opening the stage up to an open mic for those brave enough to take the mic.


✨ What to Expect:

•A curated line-up of talented poets delivering powerful performances

•A chance to promote what you have to offer the creative community with our spotlight segment

•A warm and welcoming open mic to close the night – your chance to take the stage and share your words.

•A supportive community space that encourages creativity, vulnerability, and truth.

Whether you’re an established writer, trying spoken word for the first time, or simply love being immersed in the magic of poetry, The Poetry Lounge is your home.


Come as you are, Leave inspired.

Agenda

6:30 – 7PM | Arrival, welcome & networking

7– 7.15PM | Host introduction & welcome poem

7.15– 8:15PM | Featured performers (curated lineup)

8:15 – 8:30PM | Headline act

8:30 – 9:00PM | The Spotlight – share your wins, news, and community shout-outs

9:00 – 9:20PM | Open mic – A chance for YOU to get on stage

9:20 – 9:30PM | Closing poem & final words

9:30PM Onwards| A chance to network :)



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On The Hush, 24 Church Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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GBP 6.13 to GBP 8.30

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