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
29th of March 2026
PIG UPDATE #29
PIG returns with a special on science-inspired poetry, plus plenty of events and 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.
April 15 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Poet's Corner
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April 15 @ 19:30 - 21:00
'Go to the poets, they will speak to thee': Daljit Nagra
Tickets: £7.00 |
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April 15 @ 19:30 - 21:30
Poetry at Sweeneys
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April 19 @ 18:30 - 20:00
Discount Guillotine Presents
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April 20 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Poetry @ Inn Deep
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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.
March 01 - April 12
Carte Blanche : Issue 54 |
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March 15 - April 14
Etherial Mag |
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March 06 - April 15
Paperboats Energy Stories Competition |
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April 02 - April 20
Reimagining Scotland's Creative Landscape: Transformation and Possibility |
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April 01 - April 20
Ampersand Poetry Journal: Pain & Pleasure |
See our Opportunities page for more.