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
30th of August 2026
PIG UPDATE #40
Festivals, festivals, festivals! With the Fringe in the rear-view mirror, you thought things are slowing down on the festival circuit? Think again and get your calendar out: PIG has got all the important dates for you.
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.
September 09 @ 19:00 - 22:00
Book Launch Party: A House Named Valentine
Tickets: £5.00 |
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September 09 @ 18:30 - 20:00
Poetry Open Mic @ GZL
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September 10 @ 16:00 - 17:30
PTBO: Maintaining an Online Presence as a Writer: How, What and Why?
Tickets: £6.00 |
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September 10 @ 18:30 - 20:00
Book Launch: Jay Gao and Tom Branfoot
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September 11 @ 18:00 - 21:00
Voices Beyond Borders
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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 01 - September 11
Headless Poet: Call for Proposals |
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August 28 - September 12
SEXTET Issue V: We Fear Nae Evil |
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August 13 - September 14
Cripping Culture Community Call Out |
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August 13 - September 14
Puck Zine: Crumble |
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August 05 - September 14
Agora Press: Issue 2 - Nostalgia |
See our Opportunities page for more.