Roxbury Poetry Festival
A vital gathering of national and local writers.
June 27, 2026
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10:00am - 10:00pm -
Bruce C. Bolling Building
2300 Washington St.Roxbury, MA 02119 -
Contact:Arts and Culture
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Price:PriceFREE
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Neighborhood:NeighborhoodRoxbury
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Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:00 - 2026-06-27T22:00:00
You won’t want to miss this FREE day-long celebration of poetry including workshops, featured speakers, and a slam poetry contest where you’ll have the chance to win a publishing deal.
June 27, 2026
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10:00am - 10:00pm
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Bruce C. Bolling Building
2300 Washington St.Roxbury, MA 02119 -
Contact:Arts and Culture
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Price:PriceFREE
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Neighborhood:NeighborhoodRoxbury
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Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:00 - 2026-06-27T22:00:00
Publisher's Poetry Slam
Ten poets will be selected to compete at the Roxbury Poetry Festival in the Publisher’s Poetry Slam. The winning poet will have a chapbook published by Button Poetry!
To participate, submit your manuscript for consideration. Poets are to perform original work without the use of props, costumes or musical accompaniment. Poets should remain within the time limit designated for each round.
Submissions close on June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Selected poets will be notified by June 16, 2026.
