Poetry in the Park at Dix Park
Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Price: Free
Category: Outdoors
House of Many Porches. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Poetry in the Park is a free event that takes place at House of Many Porches Market in Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for the two upcoming dates. Enjoy a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or someone who just wants to listen, you’re welcome. Enjoy an evening of art, language, and community. Have a poem you’re revising? A short story excerpt? Visual art or another creative project you’d like to share or talk about? Bring it! This is a supportive space to test ideas, celebrate words, and connect with other creatives. Each performer will have up to 5 minutes to share. You’re invited to read your own work or share a favorite poem by another poet that inspires you. Because this event takes place in a public park, with families and passersby nearby, all content must remain family-friendly (no explicit language or themes). The goal is to create a welcoming space where anyone walking by can comfortably stop, listen, and maybe even join in. Poetry in the Park Dates Poetry in the Park: August August 28, 2026 6 to 8 p.m. Free Performers: reserve a spot at the mic. If performer tickets are sold out, you’re still encouraged to come and listen. If space opens up day-of due to no-shows, there will be a waitlist available at the event for additional performers. Poetry in the Park: October October 16, 2026 6 to 8 p.m. Free Performers: Reservations open two weeks before the event. If performer tickets are sold out, you’re still encouraged to come and listen. If space opens up day-of due to no-shows, there will be a waitlist available at the event for additional performers. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible th
