In-person event
Massachusetts Poetry Festival
Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:15 am—4:15 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 10:15 am—4:15 pm
Other dates & times
May 31, 2025 from 10:15 am—4:15 pm
Massachusetts Poetry Festival
June 1, 2025 from 10:15 am—4:15 pm
Massachusetts Poetry Festival
Know before you go
In-person event
Location: Morse Auditorium | East India Marine Hall | Groups Hub
Students, speakers and volunteers attend for free.
Tickets will be released closer to the event on the Mass Poetry website.
Events will take place at PEM and across Salem throughout the weekend. Check out the festival schedule (coming soon) for the full lineup of events.
Join us to celebrate local poets at the Massachusetts Poetry Festival! This biennial festival features more than 100 poets and performers from across the state and beyond. Enjoy readings, workshops, panels, a small press fair, multimedia events and open mics.
Events at PEM:
Saturday, May 31
Workshops and Readings
10:15 am–4:15 pm
Sunday, June 1
Workshops and Readings
10:15 am–3 pm
Check back soon for more information about this year’s exciting panels and featured poets.
About our collaborator
Launched in 2008, Mass Poetry envisions a world where poetry catalyzes connection and understanding. From in-school poetry residencies to innovative community programs, the organization aims to build a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voices. Mass Poetry mounts the biennial Massachusetts Poetry Festival and serves as an arts partner in residence at Grub Street’s Center for Creative Writing. Learn more at www.masspoetry.org.
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