Below is a list of of the events that occur once or several times a year. We also occasionally have one-time events - visit our calendar of events for a full list.
Bonfires
One of the oldest Mad Poets traditions, the Mad Poets bonfires bring poetry, music, and the great outdoors together. They occur once or twice a year in the Spring and/or Fall. After activities such as workshops and performances, we share music and poetry by the light of a carefully tended fire. Attendees are invited to camp overnight, but it is not necessary. Marshmallows included!
Intersections
This exciting new series explores the links between poetry and different topics . Each event features a discussion in which experts on the topic explore how it is related to poetry. A reading by the panelists follows. Topics range from issues of social significance to issues of craft.
Mad Poets Festival
Every October, poets from all over gather at the Media Borough Hall to celebrate another year of creativity and poetry. The event spans the whole day and features between 40-50 poets. It is an inspirational day that builds community and brings together great people and great writers. This event is also always a food drive, collecting canned goods for local food banks.
Philly Poetry Festival
The Philly Poetry Festival takes place once a year in April at The Rotunda in West Philadelphia. It boasts readers from organizations and reading series from the entire Great Philadelphia Area. In addition, it features a bookfair where you can meet your favorite local poets and support them by buying their books.