Black History Month Poetry Open Mic in Stratford
Hidden Literature is proud to partner with Sugar House Island to host two Black History Month poetry open mic events in Stratford this October. These community-focused gatherings will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2025 and Thursday 30th October 2025. Both events are free of charge, open to the local community, residents of Sugar House Island, and London’s poets and poetry lovers.
Free Poetry Open Mic – A Gift to the Community
Our partnership with Sugar House Island allows us to offer these free poetry open mics as a celebration of art, culture, and storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time poet, the mic is yours.
Sign up to perform and grab your free ticket and join fellow poets and spoken word artists in Stratford this October.
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Celebrating Black History Month 2025 Through Poetry
The 2025 Black History Month theme invites us to celebrate culture, resilience, and storytelling. Poetry has always been at the heart of resistance and expression in Black communities. From Harlem Renaissance writers to today’s spoken word performers, the tradition of poetry is a way of preserving history while creating new narratives.
At our Black History Month poetry open mic, performers will be encouraged to share work inspired by heritage, identity, love, hope, and the power of community.
Two Dates in Stratford
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Thursday 23rd October 2025 – Stratford, Sugar House Island
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Thursday 30th October 2025 – Stratford, Sugar House Island
Both events start in the evening with doors open for the community to connect, perform, and celebrate together.
Address: 6 Sugar House Lane, London, E15 2QS
Why Join This Black History Month Spoken Word Event?
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Celebrate voices from diverse backgrounds
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Honour the legacy of Black poets and writers
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Support free cultural events in Stratford
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Connect with local creatives and residents
By attending, you become part of a living tradition—sharing words, music, and connection during Black History Month 2025.
Hidden Literature x Sugar House Island
Hidden Literature believes in storytelling as a tool for change, empowerment, and community connection. Partnering with Sugar House Island allows us to bring free poetry events to Stratford, ensuring that culture is accessible to all.
Beyond events, we also:
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Run creative writing workshops
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Collaborate with brands to create campaigns with poetic storytelling
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Provide sponsorship and partnership opportunities for cultural events
👉 Interested in collaborating? Contact us at hello@hiddenliterature.com
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Our free Black History Month poetry open mic events are not just performances—they’re a celebration of art, heritage, and unity.
If you’re looking for a Black History Month poetry open mic in Stratford, join Hidden Literature and Sugar House Island on 23rd October 2025 and 30th October 2025. Both events are free and open to the community, celebrating creativity, resilience, and the shared power of words.
