The 4th Annual Monterey Poetry Festival is now scheduled and booked! Tickets will go on sale Friday March 24th. They sell out fast so don’t wait on them!
2023 Monterey Poetry Festival Schedule
All events $10
Thursday 13 April, 6pm
Poetry Slam, hosted by Mariah
Old Capitol Books, downtown Monterey
Friday 14 April, 6pm
Opening Night, featuring Susan Moon, Chris Siders, Angel Gonzalez, and hosted by Chris Carr
Old Capitol Books, downtown Monterey
Friday 14 April, 9pm
After party, featuring Alex Ramirez, 161.bpm, and more
Giggle House, New Monterey – Location available after ticket purchase
Saturday 15 April, 6pm
Nepotism, featuring Chris Carr, Hannah Kezema, Brian Sheffield, Ekene, Heather Flescher, and Alex Jiménez
Old Capitol Books, downtown Monterey
Saturday 15 April, 9pm
Bonfire Open Mic, featuring Jordynne, Vincent Contreras-Iñiguez, Ismael Estrada
Beach Party – Location available after ticket purchase
Sunday 16 April, 3pm
CSUMB Poets, hosted by Daniel Summerhill
Venue TBA
Sunday 16 April, 6pm
Speaking Axolotl Latinx poets from SF, featuring Josiah Luis Alderete, Soledad Con Carne, Tatiana Lubowiski-Acosta, Angel Dominguez and more
Old Capitol Books, downtown Monterey
Old Capitol Books 