Poetry is alive and thriving in Hamilton, discover our events and community of poets today.
The city boasts a vibrant poetry scene with numerous events and a close-knit community of poets who bring their unique voices to the forefront. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or new to the world of poetry, Hamilton offers a welcoming environment to explore, create, and share your work. From poetry slams to workshops, there’s always something happening to inspire and engage. Discover our events and connect with Hamilton’s passionate community of poets today.
SLAM is just one format within the wider scene of poetry and performance poetry. It's a fun way to meet people, share your work, make an event of poetry and fill a room with people who may never go to a traditional 'reading'.
Discover the ways that you can get involved in the poetry community and support our Aotearoa poets.
If you want to speak to the Motif team, ask a question, hire a poet, or start your own poetry journey – then you can fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!
We love meeting people face to face, so why not come say hi at our next event near you?