New York City Poetry Festival 2023

Every summer, The New York City Poetry Festival invites poetry organizations and collectives of all shapes and sizes to bring their unique formats, aesthetics, and personalities to the festival grounds, which are ringed with a collection of beautiful Victorian houses and tucked beneath the wide, green canopies of dozens of century old trees. Featuring Readings, Youth Poetry Festival, Open Mic & Art Programs. Hours: 11am-6pm, daily

Events are also taking place in all 5 boroughs. TBA.

The New York City Poetry Festival Pre-Party– Friday, July 28th, 6:30-10-pm

Join PSNY in celebrating The 12th annual NYC PoFest & the release of “Having a Coke with You,” PSNY’s podcast, with a night of performances from poets Matt Starr, Cierra Martin, JRose, Christian Perfas, Venus Soloman, and Stephanie Pacheco; musical acts Florid, Kid at the Corner, and lycheebaobei; and a comedy set by trio Chicken Big!