COLIN HASSARD PRESENTS: Poetry Open Mic ss26
Date: 21 March 2026
Price: from £7.50
Date: Saturday 21 March
Time: 8pm
On World Poetry Day we are delighted to welcome Colin Hassard and guests to the ISLAND for an evening of open mic poetry.
Whether you want to take to the stage or just enjoy the readings, it is sure to be a full-filled and inspiring event as well as a chance for attendees to build connections with local writers and poetry lovers.
This celebration of words is a first of its kind at the ISLAND and is welcoming to poets of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Registration for readers will be open before the event starts, with names selected at random from a hat throughout the event.
All readers will be given a 5-minute slot in which they can share their own work or simply read their favourite poem in a friendly and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening to celebrate World Poetry Day!
About the host: Colin Hassard is a poet from Banbridge, Co. Down. He is a two-time recipient of Arts Council NI funding, is a regular poet on BBC Radio Ulster, and last year represented Northern Ireland at the Transpoesie international poetry festival in Belgium. Colin’s debut poetry collection Age of the Microwave Dinner was released in 2021 through Doire Press.
Time: 8pm
On World Poetry Day we are delighted to welcome Colin Hassard and guests to the ISLAND for an evening of open mic poetry.
Whether you want to take to the stage or just enjoy the readings, it is sure to be a full-filled and inspiring event as well as a chance for attendees to build connections with local writers and poetry lovers.
This celebration of words is a first of its kind at the ISLAND and is welcoming to poets of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Registration for readers will be open before the event starts, with names selected at random from a hat throughout the event.
All readers will be given a 5-minute slot in which they can share their own work or simply read their favourite poem in a friendly and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening to celebrate World Poetry Day!
About the host: Colin Hassard is a poet from Banbridge, Co. Down. He is a two-time recipient of Arts Council NI funding, is a regular poet on BBC Radio Ulster, and last year represented Northern Ireland at the Transpoesie international poetry festival in Belgium. Colin’s debut poetry collection Age of the Microwave Dinner was released in 2021 through Doire Press.
Accessibility requirements
For any special access requirements please contact the box office on 028 9244 7744, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm, or leave a message outside of these times and someone will call you back.
Alternatively you can email lvi.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk with details of your access requirements and our box office staff will be able to assist you.
Booking dates and times:
- Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 8:00 PM
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