Queer Poetry Special | Joelle Taylor + Open Mic at Arnolfini

Headfirst Editor's Pick

"A showstopping Lyrafest celebration of queer creativity! Headed up by powerhouse poet Joelle Taylor, one-time UK slam champion whose collection ‘C+nto & Othered Poems’ stormed the T. S. Eliot prize with its electric reconstructions of lesbian counterculture in 90s London. Plus open mic spots TBA for you LGBTQ+ Bristolian bards – keep your eyes peeled."

Join the Headfirst mailing list for our unbiased recommendations.

See event details

A event held at Arnolfini on Thursday 1st May. The event starts at 19:30.

✅ Live Streamed (book a ‘Live Stream Ticket’ at checkout)

All Lyra Fest venues are wheelchair accessible. Our full 2025 Access Information Pack is available at www.lyrafest.com.

Date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Venue: Arnolfini
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Tickets: £8 (£10 solidarity, £5 concessions)

A raucous celebration of queer poetry headlined by T. S. Eliot prize-winning Joelle Taylor, with support from Oluwaseun Olayiwola and Ifẹ Grillo. Plus an epic open mic for queer poets! Hosted by Aish Humphreys and Sam J. Grudgings.

There are five open mic tickets available in advance (buy an ‘Open Mic Ticket’ to secure one). There will be an additional five places available on the night - the names will be drawn out of a hat.

Followed by a DJ set from Caleb Parkin.

Presented in association with Fitzcarraldo Editions.

Part of Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival 2025
#LyraFest

Filters:
Live Event ✓
Online/Streamed ✓

Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio — Read more — Read less