New York City Poetry Festival 2024

Travel by water to Governors Island and submerge yourself in the awe-inspiring world of New York City poetry—and so much more.

Highlights:

• Hear poetry hailing from every corner of NYC
• Share your poems on our open-mic stage
• Soak up the sun with friends, including the ones you’ll make
• Enjoy food and drinks from a delicious range of NYC food trucks and vendors
• Explore local art, bookmakers, music, theater, and the weird and natural wonders of the island

Hours: 11am-6pm

Free and open to the public