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
1st of March 2026
PIG UPDATE #27
PIG brings you the latest on local poetry events in Glasgow, current submission windows and some particularly exciting paid opportunities. Also included this time: a special for StAnza 2026 and a poetic nod to International Women's Day.
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.
March 02 @ 13:00 - 14:00
Creative Conversations: Nicky Melville
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March 02 @ 19:00 - 20:30
Cheltenham Poetry Festival Online: Romalyn Ante and Hanna Komar
Tickets: £3.00 |
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March 02 @ 19:30 - 21:00
Candlelight Poetry Open Mic
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March 03 @ 19:00 - 21:00
Book Launch: Jo Gilbert's The Dept of Stuff & Other Things
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March 03 @ 09:00 - 10:30
Craft and Choice in Revision, Poetry Workshop with Cath Drake
Tickets: £23.00 |
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.
January 31 - March 06
Puck Zine: Murmur |
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January 23 - March 06
The Hajar Book of Waves |
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February 23 - March 06
Joseph Bell Writer in Residence |
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January 11 - March 15
Forward Prize for Best Single Performed Poem |
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March 01 - March 15
art.earth: Eco-Somatic Book Call |
See our Opportunities page for more.