poetry

Edmonton Poetry Festival

April 1 to April 27

The Edmonton Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry and spoken word in the Greater Edmonton Area representing a diverse range of artists, p...

Night Martins at the Diner

Saturday, April 18

Starts at 7:00pm

Commodore Restaurant

Settle in at the Commodore for a special double reading with Edmonton poet Lisa Martin and Calgary poet David Martin, from their recently launched new ...

The Language of Becoming: Writing Poetic Affirmations set to Music

Wednesday, April 22

Starts at 7:00pm

Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)

The power of words can help us find peace and meaning on our journeys to becoming the people we wish to be.

New Standards Music ft. Chanel Klein

Wednesday, April 22

Starts at 8:00pm

The Common

New Standards is a weekly live jazz series and open jam held every Wednesday night at The Common.

Haven Reading Series

Monday, April 27

Starts at 7:00pm

Upper Crust Cafe

Founded in 1991, Edmonton’s Stroll of Poets is a membership-oriented organization that regularly hosts events — and no event is more regular than The H...

Literary Editions 2026

Tuesday, April 28

Starts at 5:00pm

University of Alberta (Rutherford Library South)

A hybrid event where poets read from their new collections!

Circle of Light: The Love of Rumi and Shams

Saturday, May 16

Starts at 7:00pm

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

Experience an immersive 360˙ journey through the mystical poetry of Rumi.