Dodge Poetry Festival

Name: Dodge Poetry Festival
Start: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000000Z
End: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000000Z
Location: New Jersey Performing Arts Center

About this Event

North America's largest biennial poetry event, the Dodge Poetry Festival is often called Wordstock or poetry heaven. Featuring three days of readings, performances, and workshops. Established in 1986 and produced by NJPAC, it brings together world-renowned poets, slam champions, and songwriters in downtown Newark, NJ, to foster community through spoken word.

Date

10/15/2026

Time

12:00 AM

Location

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

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