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
15th of February 2026
PIG UPDATE #26
PIG is celebrating its first anniversary! Grab a slice of cake and 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.
February 16 @ 20:00 - 21:30
Poetry in Pyjamas: an evening of poems with Laurie Bolger and Troy Cabida
Tickets: £16.96 |
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February 16 @ 19:00 - 22:00
Curler’s Cosy Corner
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February 18 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Poet’s Corner
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February 18 @ 18:00 - 20:00
Writing Group @ MFBooks
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February 18 @ 19:30 - 21:30
Poetry at Sweeneys
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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.
August 16 - February 15
Doubleback Review |
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January 07 - February 15
Journals of Love and Literature: Metamorphosis (Issue 3) |
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January 07 - February 18
Cutwife Magazine: Yolk |
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January 11 - February 18
StoryTree Slam Sign Up |
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January 25 - February 22
Off-Page 26: Visual Poetry Development & Exhibition |
See our Opportunities page for more.