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
23rd of November 2025
PIG UPDATE #21
PIG doesn't need Black Friday deals. This update is priceless and it's free of charge all year round!
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.
November 24 @ 13:00 - 14:00
Creative Conversations: Liz MacWhirter
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November 24 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Poetry @ Inn Deep
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November 24 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Inside Voices
Tickets: £9.00 |
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November 24 @ 18:30 - 22:00
AFK #7: A Reading Series with SPAM Press
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November 25 @ 20:00 - 22:30
The Midnight Verse
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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.
October 01 - November 25
Mudroom Magazine: Issue 20 |
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August 01 - November 30
Postcard |
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October 01 - November 30
Broken Sleep Books (Pamphlets) |
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November 01 - November 30
Carmen et Error |
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October 20 - November 30
The Candyman's Trumpet Open Poetry Section: Scots Edition |
See our Opportunities page for more.