Dodge Poetry Festival
America/New_York (EDT)
New Jersey Performing Arts Center · Newark
Dodge Poetry Festival takes place on Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. Prices are shown on the Ticketmaster listing.
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.
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Details
- When
- Thu, Oct 15, 2026 (EDT)
- Where
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- Address
- 1 Center Street
- Price
- See listing
- Genre
- Arts & Theatre/Miscellaneous/Miscellaneous
Questions
- When is Dodge Poetry Festival?
- Thu, Oct 15, 2026. The start time has not been published by the source.
- How much are tickets for Dodge Poetry Festival?
- Prices are not published in the listing data; they are shown on Ticketmaster.
- Where is Dodge Poetry Festival?
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ.
- Where can I buy tickets for Dodge Poetry Festival?
- Tickets are sold on Ticketmaster. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.