Welcome to Poetry in Glasgow (PIG), your community resource for local events, opportunities and helpful miscellany. No matter whether you are a seasoned poet, a regular slam champion, an aspiring bard, a poetic newbie or simply someone who enjoys the occasional reading: this website is for you.
The idea for PIG emerged on a dark and stormy winter night in early 2025 against the backdrop of some rather concerning developments on the social media sites most of us use to keep on top of local events and writing opportunities. Our collective reliance on commercial social media companies with their often highly questionable ethics simply seemed like a bad idea.
Our response was the creation of PIG: a tool for and by the poetry community.
Latest Update
21st of June 2026
PIG UPDATE #35
It's officially summer! PIG might not be able to help you stay cool - but it can definitely help you to stay poetic. Read on!
DetailsWhat's On
Here's a quick peek at some of the local poetry events happening soon. Check the Events page for a full list of all upcoming events.
June 26 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Open Mic at the Base
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June 26 @ 19:00 - 23:00
Acid Cabaret 7
Tickets: £5.00 |
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June 29 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Poetry @ Inn Deep
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June 30 @ 19:45 - 22:00
Poet's Corner
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June 30 @ 19:00 - 21:00
CPF: Begin your Poems with a Bang - a workshop on the theme of first lines.
Tickets: £25.00 |
See our Events page for more.
Upcoming Deadlines
Here's a quick preview of current opportunities with upcoming deadlines. You can find more calls for submissions, residencies and commissions on the Opportunities page.
May 23 - June 27
Tentacles Anthology 2026 |
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May 08 - June 28
Regeneration: Poetry Exploring the Environment |
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May 06 - June 29
PTBO Residencies at Little Sparta |
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March 21 - June 30
Gerard Rochford Poetry Prize 2026 |
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April 01 - June 30
14 Magazine |
See our Opportunities page for more.