Spoken word in Johannesburg
Spoken word venues and live performance events in Johannesburg, ZA.
Spoken word venues in Johannesburg
- Always Open Mic - Culture Bolt JohannesburgZA
- Artists Extreme JohannesburgZA
- Creative Gatherings and The Hive's Open Mic JohannesburgZA
- Gypsy Lounge Open Mic @BackStory Bookshop JohannesburgZA
- Open Mic Poetry JohannesburgZA
- Poetry Thursdays at Dibukafé JohannesburgZA
- SPIT YOUR TRUTH JohannesburgZA
- Vocal Point Open Mic Club JohannesburgZA
- Vocal Point Open Mic Club — 4 September 2026 JohannesburgZA
- Word N Sound Poetry League — 31 August 2026 JohannesburgZA
- Word N Sound Poetry Slam League at Kippies JohannesburgZA
- Writer's Bloc Monthly Poetry Night: Open Mic JohannesburgZA
Upcoming events
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A second dated Word N Sound open-mic opportunity in central Johannesburg with a documented performer route.
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A recurring Johannesburg performer showcase that is a useful spoken-word prospect pending genre confirmation.
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The official series listing identifies a Johannesburg Poetry League date and a competitive format for young poets.
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A currently active monthly Braamfontein poetry series featuring multilingual performance poets; confirm the next edition's open-mic access.
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Unknown Open Mic Varies
Gypsy Lounge hosts monthly open mic events at BackStory Bookshop in Johannesburg, focusing on poetry, storytelling, and music. Performers can sign up upon arrival, with slots typi…
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Word N Sound Poetry Slam League at Kippies · Johannesburg
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Past events
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Word N Sound's league has used on-site, first-come performer slots for poets and is tied to Kippies at the Market Theatre precinct.
Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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The organiser directly describes a Johannesburg poetry and spoken-word open mic with performer sign-up, making it a strong next-date follow-up.
Register by Sat, Jul 11 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Fri, Aug 28 at 7:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 6:00 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 7:30 PM
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Register by Sun, Aug 30 at 11:00 AM
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Word N Sound's league has used on-site, first-come performer slots for poets and is tied to Kippies at the Market Theatre precinct.
Register by Sat, Aug 29 at 7:00 PM
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