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
5th of July 2026
PIG UPDATE #36
Summer break? Not for PIG! We are here for you, come rain, come shine!
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.
July 11 @ 19:30 - 21:30
From Glasgow to Saturn Launch: Issue #54
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July 13 @ 20:00 - 21:30
Sexy Summertime Sleepover with Hollie McNish & Laurie Bolger
Tickets: £13.70 |
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July 14 @ 18:00 - 20:00
Anamot Press Workshop Series: Patrycja Humienik - Water as Method
Tickets: £15.00 |
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July 14 @ 19:45 - 22:00
Poet's Corner
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July 15 @ 12:00 - 13:00
Well Versed with Iyad Hayatleh
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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 15 - July 12
Words of the Wild Competition 2026 |
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May 07 - July 15
Orb Speaks - Issue 0.5 |
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May 29 - July 19
Soft Publishing: Trans & Disabled Grief and Rage Anthology |
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July 01 - July 19
StAnza 2027 - Artist Proposals |
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June 04 - July 20
Paisley Book Festival 2027 - Writer in Residence |
See our Opportunities page for more.