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
13th of September 2026
PIG UPDATE #41
This PIG Update comes jam-packed with local events and opportunities as well as a special on community groups for poets and writers, and a little plug for Scots-language poetry.
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 18 @ 12:00 - 17:00
StrathWrites Gala Day: MFA Launch, Literary Readings, Zine Fair & Workshops
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September 19 @ 11:30 - 13:00
Book Launch: Graham Fulton
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September 19 @ 16:30 - 18:00
WaterWings
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September 22 @ 19:45 - 22:00
Poet's Corner
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September 23 @ 19:00 - 22:30
StoryTree Fringe Highlights - Poetry Show
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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.
September 01 - September 20
Ampersand Poetry Journal: Together & Apart |
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August 27 - September 25
Queer Glasgow Zine - Issue 4: Queer Embodiment |
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August 26 - September 25
Paperboats Zine: Nature as Library (Issue 8) |
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August 01 - September 30
Crossing Tongues Poetry Residency |
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August 27 - September 30
The Berlin Review |
See our Opportunities page for more.