Dodge Poetry Festival Single Day - Friday
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM EDT · New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark, NJ
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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.