While much of the Festival remains in Lowell, this year we are taking the Festival across the state on Thursday evening. There will be kick-off events now in 8 locations on Thursday, October 15th. That has grown to 8 because poets in Martha’s Vineyard are now organizing a Festival kick-off event on the Island that [...]

What could be better than two great poets in one night? Oh yes, four! A number of you contacted us feeling torn–Who to see, Pinsky & Gluck or Waldman & Weaver? Many wanted to see both. Based on your response, we’ve shifted around the schedule to make it possible so that you will be able [...]

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is just 4 weeks away, and every day our lineup gets more exciting.  Showing a glimpse of the range and depth of this year’s festival, I want to call your attention to three specific events happening at the Festival this year: Cave Canem: Founded in 1996 by poets Toi Derricotte and [...]

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival needs volunteers – especially in Lowell on Saturday October 17th as we support 40 different workshops, readings, performances, and panels in downtown Lowell from 10:45 to Midnight. We depend on volunteers – on that day and before.  The Poetry Festival only happens because poets and people who love poetry volunteer and [...]