Poems Not Bombs at the Trades Hall, Walthamstow

Poems Not Bombs poetry open mic UPSTAIRS at the fantastic Trades Hall, Walthamstow is a FREE, MONTHLY EVENT - taking place on the last Thursday of every month (except WED 25 March 2026, and we take the month off in December). 7pm. For people of all experiences and levels to come and share their poems, or come along even if you don't wish to read - the more the merrier!

Sign up on the night between 6.30pm and 7pm if you would like to read. Time permitting, everyone gets five minutes. Despite the event's title, you can read any poems on any theme you like. Hosted by Paul McGrane from local poetry collective Forest Poets.

Access is by stairs only, no lift. NO NEED TO BRING YOUR EVENTBRITE TICKETS.

They've got air conditioning!
2026 dates: all Thursday except March: JAN 29th, FEB 26th, MAR 25th (a Wednesday), APR 30th, MAY 28th, JUN 25th, JUL 30th, AUG 27th, SEP 24th, OCT 29th, NOV 26th (we don't do December)

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