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Open mic on the last Saturday of every month. Seats from 2,000 naira.

Readings and open mic

Poems, out loud

A reading every second Friday, an open mic on the last Saturday and launch nights for new books. Seats are booked ahead.

Coming up

The next readings

  1. 2026-11-13

    Friday reading: water poems

    7pm · THE POETRY ROOM, Bodija

    Two example poets read poems of rivers and lagoons.

    Book
  2. 2026-11-28

    Open mic night

    6pm · THE POETRY ROOM, Bodija

    One poem each, names at the door.

    Book
  3. 2026-12-11

    Launch: Small Gods of Kano

    7pm · THE POETRY ROOM, Bodija

    A launch reading for an invented example book.

    Book
  4. 2026-12-19

    Year end open mic

    6pm · THE POETRY ROOM, Bodija

    The last open mic of the year, with zobo and puff-puff.

    Book

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Reading questions

How long is a reading?

About an hour and a half, with a break for tea.

Can I read at a Friday reading?

Fridays are for invited poets. Start at the open mic.

Are the readings recorded?

Only when the poet agrees.