Tucson Poetry Festival

Tucson Poetry Festival Annual Poetry Festival in Tucson, Arizona since 1981. A program of Ocotillo Literary Endeavors, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit.

Tucson Poetry Festival 2026 is here! Join our poets for a weekend of energizing writing workshops and beautiful readings...
04/25/2026

Tucson Poetry Festival 2026 is here! Join our poets for a weekend of energizing writing workshops and beautiful readings of their work. We will have raffles, poetry books, TPF merch, and even a scholarship opportunity to take a creative writing course at Pima Community College. We hope to see you soon!

Saturday April 25 ✏️📖
PCC Downtown Campus, CC Building
Writing Workshops on Second Floor: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Poetry Reading in Amethyst Room: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Sunday April 26 ☕🎤
Open Mic at Talega Coffee: 11:00 AM

Another Tucson classic and locally owned business that values art and community, Beyond Bread is for soup/ salad/ bread/...
04/24/2026

Another Tucson classic and locally owned business that values art and community, Beyond Bread is for soup/ salad/ bread/poetry lovers ❤. Is anything more comforting than some pastries and a good book? TPF 2026 attendees to enter into a raffle to win a Beyond Bread gift card-- may the odds be in your flavor.

One of the best things about Tucson is our incredible literary scene and Antigone is big part of that. Another local leg...
04/24/2026

One of the best things about Tucson is our incredible literary scene and Antigone is big part of that. Another local legacy, Antigone Books has provided a warm, welcoming space for book lovers since 1973 and is a great spot to pick up a new poetry collection from your favorite writer, a classic you've been meaning to read, or a cute gift for your favorite bookworm. TPF 2026 attendees have the chance to enter into a raffle to win an Antigone gift card 📖!

04/23/2026

TPF is a home for poets, writers, and artists of all stripes. Snag some of the last workshop spots and join us for an delightful night of poetry at Pima Community College this Saturday! 🥰

This year’s festival features an outstanding lineup, including: Cyrus Cassells, Texas Poet Laureate and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence, Catherine Strisik, New Mexico Poet Laureate; Amber McCrary (Diné), and Tucson’s newest poet laureate, Logan Phillips.

Saturday April 25
Downtown Campus, Amethyst Room
Writing Workshops: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Poetry Reading: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Sunday April 26
Open Mic at Talega Coffee: 11:00 AM

04/22/2026

Interested in Tucson Poetry Festival 2026 but not familiar with TPF? This sweet little video from supporters and poets captures the legacy and heart of our longstanding festival. We hope to see you Saturday! 🌺🌺

04/21/2026

Pima Community College has been incredible to work with as we prepare for our annual festival this weekend! PCC is a vital community resource that offers high-quality courses and certificates for learners of every age and interest, including writing classes like Literary Magazine Workshop, Introduction to Creative Writing, and Advanced Poetry. We are also excited to announce that on Saturday we will have a special guest: a PCC student will read her piece that touched the hearts of our board members. Thank you PCC for being such an important part of TPF 2026!

Blessed to partner with Talega Coffee Roasters again and host our community open mic on Sunday 4/26 from 11-1 at one of ...
04/19/2026

Blessed to partner with Talega Coffee Roasters again and host our community open mic on Sunday 4/26 from 11-1 at one of the sweetest little court yards in town! A true Tucson vibe, Talega is the perfect place to write on the weekends, especially with a sumac floral bloom latte on hand☕.

We are so excited for Cyrus Cassells' new book, Lorca to the Umpteenth Power, that drops on June 5 (Lorca's birthday!). ...
04/18/2026

We are so excited for Cyrus Cassells' new book, Lorca to the Umpteenth Power, that drops on June 5 (Lorca's birthday!). Full of treasures, the hybrid work features art by current Texas Poet Laureate, Octavio Quintanilla, and the title poem won a Pushcart Prize last year. Make sure you snag a spot for his workshop, The Alphabet of the Sacred, next Saturday!

Photo Credit: Brenda Ladd

We are so grateful for the continued support of the University of Arizona Poetry Center! The Poetry Center is an anchor ...
04/17/2026

We are so grateful for the continued support of the University of Arizona Poetry Center! The Poetry Center is an anchor for the local writing community that brings in incredible poets from across the nation, offers workshops throughout the year, lovingly curates a library of 58,000 contemporary poetry books, maintains the incredible Voca audiovisual archive that has caught poetry magic since 1963, AND supports many smaller organizations like TPF. Don't miss the treasures from their current exhibit, Indigenous Poets from the Rare Book Room, on display until May 29th!

Tucson Poetry Festival 2026 is in just over a week! Join our incredible poets for a celebration of resilience, poetry, a...
04/16/2026

Tucson Poetry Festival 2026 is in just over a week! Join our incredible poets for a celebration of resilience, poetry, and legacy. Saturday 4/25 we are offering in-person workshops with our featured writers followed by readings of their work, and Sunday 4/26 you can share your own words at our community open mic. All events are free to ensure poetry is accessible to all.

4th and 4th Foundation has intimate programming for writing and community building all year! A new TPF partner, 4th and ...
04/03/2026

4th and 4th Foundation has intimate programming for writing and community building all year! A new TPF partner, 4th and 4th hosted a hybrid workshop for us in January and offers events each week, including recurring meetups for Romance Book Club, Writing for Seniors, Silent Writing, and Letter Writing. Their sweet patio is not only the perfect place to do a little writing and people watching, but it will also be a great spot to vibe out for Porch Fest on April 18th from 6-10PM!

https://www.4thand4th.org

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