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
10th of May 2026
PIG UPDATE #32
Paisley Book Festival and Glasgow Zine Fest are officially ringing in the festival season, and PIG has got the lowdown for you. That's on top of the usual local events and some particularly exciting opportunities.
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.
May 16 @ 14:00 - 16:00
PBF: Poetry as Punk Workshop
Tickets: £12.00 |
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May 16 @ 13:15 - 14:15
PBF: Everyday Heroes - Writing the People who Made Us
Tickets: £8.00 |
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May 16 @ 15:00 - 17:00
PBF: Light Between the Lines - A STAR Project Event
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May 16 @ 18:30 - 20:00
PBF: Gubsmacked Takeover: A Paisley Flyting
Tickets: £15.00 |
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May 17 @ 14:30 - 17:00
PBF: Loud Poets Paisley Poetry Slam
Tickets: £8.00 |
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.
April 17 - May 17
Dust Poetry: Issue 16 |
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May 04 - May 19
Crob Magazine - Summer Issue |
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May 01 - May 24
Agora Press - Issue 1: What Are These Women On About? |
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May 04 - May 24
The Wee Gaitherin Poetry Festival - Call 2026 |
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March 30 - May 25
The Matthew Lanyon Poetry Prize |
See our Opportunities page for more.