Open Mic Night - Burns Night Special

We're kicking off 2026 with poetry and spoken word, what else?! Join us for a special Open Mic Night infused with the spirit of Burns Night.

We have two incredible features:

✨ Katey Logan

✨ Armor Craw

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻:

🕔 5pm: Open Mic/Slam sign-up opens

📝 5-6pm: FREE mini writing workshop

🕕 6pm: Poetry kicks off

🕗 After 8pm: Open Beat Challenge 🎶

It's a full evening of creativity, community, and celebration!

📍 Fox and Grapes

🗓️ Saturday, 25th January

🎟️ Pay What You Can

Schedule for the event -

5pm sign up to open mic/beat,

5-6ish mini writing workshop,

6pm poetry start,

6.45pm first feature,

7pm break

7.15pm second feature

7.30pm poetry

Somepoint after 8 open beat challenge

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