Free

18 Sep 2025

Bradford Open Mic Night

Bradford Open Mic is a space open to all to read, perform or just listen to poetry and spoken word.

Event Details
Date 18 Sep 2025
Times 7-9pm
Location City Library

Take part in the Timed Poetry Challenge.

Write a poem of either 60 seconds or 30 seconds, perform it at the event and the one closest to the time wins!

Credits
BBC Contains Strong Language is a partnership between the BBC, Word Up North and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. It is supported by Arts Council England.

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Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone. Poet Kirsty Taylor wearing a green jacket performs using a microphone.

Part of BBC Contains Strong Language

The UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival for new writing is coming to Bradford for the first time.

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