# Spoken word in London coming up Spoken word in London coming up, Friday 30 October to Monday 28 December: 41 events, among them 19 in kids and family, 18 in talks and readings, 2 in workshops and courses, 1 in theatre and 1 in quiz and games. Page 1 of 2, 40 events each: [next](https://noky.io/en/london/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown&page=2). ## When - [Today](https://noky.io/en/london/today/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 12 - [Tomorrow](https://noky.io/en/london/tomorrow/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 10 - [Weekend](https://noky.io/en/london/weekend/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 20 - [This week](https://noky.io/en/london/week/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 33 - [Friday 30 October](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-10-30/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 12 - [Saturday 31 October](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-10-31/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 10 - [Sunday 1 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-01/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Monday 2 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-02/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Tuesday 3 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-03/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 7 - [Wednesday 4 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-04/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Thursday 5 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-05/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 9 - [Friday 6 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-06/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 8 - [Saturday 7 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-07/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 4 - [Sunday 8 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-08/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Monday 9 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-09/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Tuesday 10 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-10/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Wednesday 11 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-11/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Thursday 12 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-12/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 7 - [Friday 13 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-13/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 4 - [Saturday 14 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-14/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Sunday 15 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-15/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Monday 16 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-16/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Tuesday 17 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-17/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Wednesday 18 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-18/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Thursday 19 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-19/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 5 - [Friday 20 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-20/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 4 - [Saturday 21 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-21/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Sunday 22 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-22/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Monday 23 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-23/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Tuesday 24 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-24/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Wednesday 25 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-25/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Thursday 26 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-26/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 3 - [Friday 27 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-27/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Saturday 28 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-28/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 2 - [Sunday 29 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-29/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 - [Monday 30 November](https://noky.io/en/london/2026-11-30/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 1 ## Where - [Berlin](https://noky.io/en/berlin/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 59 - [London](https://noky.io/en/london/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 41 - [New York City](https://noky.io/en/new-york/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 15 - [Zürich](https://noky.io/en/zurich/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 19 ## What - [Anything](https://noky.io/en/london/?format=markdown): 6,838 - [The best](https://noky.io/en/london/best/?format=markdown): 54 - [Concerts](https://noky.io/en/london/concerts/?format=markdown): 1,224 - [Theatre](https://noky.io/en/london/theatre/?format=markdown): 423 - [Party and club](https://noky.io/en/london/party-club/?format=markdown): 1,003 - [Comedy](https://noky.io/en/london/comedy/?format=markdown): 193 - [Film](https://noky.io/en/london/film/?format=markdown): 328 - [Exhibitions and museums](https://noky.io/en/london/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 376 - [Festivals and street parties](https://noky.io/en/london/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 116 - [Talks and readings](https://noky.io/en/london/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 496 - [Dance](https://noky.io/en/london/dance/?format=markdown): 34 - [Food and drink](https://noky.io/en/london/food-drink/?format=markdown): 285 - [Markets](https://noky.io/en/london/markets/?format=markdown): 44 - [Tours and walks](https://noky.io/en/london/tours/?format=markdown): 128 - [Quiz and games](https://noky.io/en/london/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 200 - [Kids and family](https://noky.io/en/london/kids-family/?format=markdown): 297 - [Workshops and courses](https://noky.io/en/london/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 717 - [Sport](https://noky.io/en/london/sport/?format=markdown): 547 - [Demos](https://noky.io/en/london/demos/?format=markdown): 2 - [Worship](https://noky.io/en/london/worship/?format=markdown): 416 - [Storytelling](https://noky.io/en/london/literature/spoken-word/storytelling/?format=markdown): 30 - [Occasions](https://noky.io/en/london/occasion/?format=markdown): 1,057 - [Halloween](https://noky.io/en/london/occasion/halloween/?format=markdown): 683 - [Music](https://noky.io/en/london/music/?format=markdown): 2,094 - [History](https://noky.io/en/london/history/?format=markdown): 290 - [Childrens music](https://noky.io/en/london/music/childrens-music/?format=markdown): 12 - [Nursery rhymes](https://noky.io/en/london/music/childrens-music/nursery-rhymes/?format=markdown): 9 - [Society](https://noky.io/en/london/society/?format=markdown): 336 - [Stage](https://noky.io/en/london/stage/?format=markdown): 571 - [Nature](https://noky.io/en/london/nature/?format=markdown): 110 - [Games](https://noky.io/en/london/games/?format=markdown): 218 - [Local history](https://noky.io/en/london/history/local-history/?format=markdown): 23 - [Religion](https://noky.io/en/london/religion/?format=markdown): 547 - [Science](https://noky.io/en/london/science/?format=markdown): 128 - [Mental health](https://noky.io/en/london/society/mental-health/?format=markdown): 5 - [Animals](https://noky.io/en/london/nature/animals/?format=markdown): 26 - [Church events](https://noky.io/en/london/religion/christian/?format=markdown): 422 - [Black history](https://noky.io/en/london/history/black-history/?format=markdown): 8 - [Stand-up](https://noky.io/en/london/comedy/stand-up/?format=markdown): 158 - [Queer](https://noky.io/en/london/society/queer/?format=markdown): 51 ## Friday 30 October - 11:00 Anancy Storytelling Space — Beethoven Centre — An interactive storytelling session of Anancy and other folk stories for children aged 5-12 and their families. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/anancy-storytelling-space-74566/ - 14:00 Spooky Storytelling and Creepy Creative Writing — Parade's End Books — Free — A free storytelling and creative writing event for children aged 8 and up, celebrating the launch of Beware This Book: Ten Terrifying Tales, an illustrated … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-and-creepy-creative-writing-41809/ - 19:00 SEANCHOÍCHE LONDON | FEAR — The Old Church — 27,30 € — Seanchoíche London | Fear is a storytelling night with a special Halloween edition. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/seanchoiche-london-fear-39492/ - 19:00 Words @ The Woodfield — The Woodfield Pavilion — Words @ The Woodfield is an open-mic poetry and spoken word evening, relaunched as the venue's flagship event. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/words-the-woodfield-42652/ - until 25 Nov Jawdance — Ovalhouse Theatre — £15 — Jawdance is a performance poetry night featuring honest and real storytelling, a resident DJ, and an open mic with typically ten slots for anyone to take the … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/jawdance-37686/ - FOTD: Family arts and storytelling workshops — The Woodfield Pavilion — Family arts and storytelling workshops for children aged 5 to 12, forming part of the Festival of the Dead. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/fotd-family-arts-and-storytelling-workshops-42650/ - 10:00 Zoolab - Zoo on a Broom — Hall Place and Gardens — £13.50 — Zoolab – Zoo on a Broom is a Halloween storytelling session with real animals, aimed at family groups with children aged 3 to 7 years. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/zoolab-zoo-on-a-broom-36358/ - 10:30 Story Time — Balham Library — Story Time is a delightful half hour where children gather to hear enchanting stories that ignite their imaginations and curiosity. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/story-time-45649/ - 10:30 Pipsqueaks! Toddler Story Sessions — Battle of Britain Bunker - RAF Uxbridge — £2.50 — Pipsqueaks! Toddler Story Sessions is a story and play session for toddlers, with adventures, new friends and sing-along nursery rhymes, and fancy dress … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/pipsqueaks-toddler-story-sessions-60016/ - 10:30 Interactive & Fun Storytelling — Primrose Hill Community Library — Free — Interactive & Fun Storytelling is a session for little ones built around a well-loved children's book, brought to life with props, expressive character voices … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/interactive-fun-storytelling-63970/ - 11:00 Tales of Oceana Book Reading — North Kensington Library — A storytime session for young people forming part of the Our Library - Saved event at North Kensington Library. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/tales-of-oceana-book-reading-37421/ - 15:45 Story Time at Marylebone Library — Church Street Library — Free — Story Time at Marylebone Library is a weekly reading session for children under 5. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/story-time-at-marylebone-library-73877/ ## Saturday 31 October - 14:00 Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty — Discover Children's Story Centre — £3 — Spooky Storytelling with John Dougherty is a spooky storytime event on Halloween at the Discover Children's Story Centre. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-with-john-dougherty-60430/ - 18:00 Spooky Storytelling — Benjamin Franklin House — An evening of eerie storytelling held in the historic Benjamin Franklin House, featuring ghostly tales and chilling poems performed under candlelight. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/spooky-storytelling-34934/ - 18:45 Extra Second London — St. Margaret's House — £4–5 — A cosy monthly evening of poetry, spoken word, music and discussion with open mic slots. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/extra-second-london-38811/ - 19:30 The Playground Sessions — The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar — £10–20 — The Playground Sessions is a night of comedy, drama, music and spoken word at The Playground Theatre. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-playground-sessions-65855/ - 10:00 FOTD: Witch, Hag, Crone - breakfast conversation — The Woodfield Pavilion — Free — A breakfast conversation over coffee and croissants with Prof. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/fotd-witch-hag-crone-breakfast-conversation-42653/ - 11:00 Storytelling Residency Day 2: Shadows & Secrets with Diana Olutunmogun — Valence House — Free — A storytelling event for ages 5 and up, held in the historic Parlour of Valence House, with two immersive sessions of spooky tales and a hands-on craft … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/storytelling-residency-day-2-shadows-secrets-with-diana-olut-40056/ - 12:00 Ms Carry’s Story Time for Children — Forest Hill Library — Free — A monthly story time for children at the library, aimed at sparking a love of books and early literacy. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/ms-carrys-story-time-for-children-60592/ ## Sunday 1 November - 20:00 Homely Poetry — Ram Jam Records — £5 — Homely Poetry is an open mic night where anyone can bring their bars, poems or spoken words to perform. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/homely-poetry-70241/ ## Monday 2 November - 19:30 Proper Poetry and Ro Dodgson — Aces and Eights Saloon Bar — £8 — Proper Poetry and Ro Dodgson is an evening of serious and not-so-serious poetry and spoken word at a saloon bar venue. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/proper-poetry-and-ro-dodgson-34626/ - 10:30 Little Stars — National Maritime Museum — Free — Little Stars is a storytelling session and social club for families with children under 5, exploring the themes of space and time. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/little-stars-37279/ ## Tuesday 3 November - 18:00 Revolutions: Marking the 250th Anniversary of 1776 with Society of Antiquaries of London — Benjamin Franklin House — An evening of performed readings tracing the struggle over sovereignty, liberty and power from 1628 to 1787, marking the 250th anniversary of 1776. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/revolutions-marking-the-250th-anniversary-of-1776-with-socie-34935/ - 18:30 Mark the storyteller: discipleship, challenge and revelation in the Gospel of Mark — St Paul's Cathedral — Free — An evening talk exploring the Gospel of Mark as a vivid, dynamic work of storytelling. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/mark-the-storyteller-discipleship-challenge-and-revelation-i-49548/ - 11:00 Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions — Brent libraries, Kilburn library — Free — Story and Rhymetime sessions bring stories, songs, rhymes and rhythm to young children and their families at the library. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-60111/ - 11:00 Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions — Brent Museum — Free — Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions are free story and rhyme sessions for children aged 0 to 5 and their parents or carers. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-60126/ - 15:30 Kids Story Club LIVE — Hackney Showroom — Free — Kids Story Club LIVE is an interactive story session for children of all ages. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/kids-story-club-live-43301/ - Under 5s Wriggle and Rhyme — Free — Under 5s Wriggle and Rhyme is an interactive session for young children held in the children's library. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/under-5s-wriggle-and-rhyme-60862/ ## Thursday 5 November - 20:00 More Fire: Performance Poetry Ignited — Woolwich Works — £22–27 — More Fire: Performance Poetry Ignited is a one-night spoken word show gathering radical and exceptional voices in performance poetry, never seen together on … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/more-fire-performance-poetry-ignited-40362/ - 09:45 Rhyme & Sign — Polka Theatre — £12 — Rhyme & Sign is a 45-minute multisensory storytelling session for children aged 12 months to 4 years, where stories from old classics to new tales with a … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/rhyme-sign-63960/ - 11:00 Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions — Brent libraries, Harlesden library — Free — Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions are free, fun-filled library sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers aged 0–5 and their parents … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-60114/ - 11:00 Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions — Brent libraries,Ealing Road library — Free — Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions are free, fun-filled sessions at your local library for babies and toddlers ages 0–5 and their parents or carers. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-69580/ - Wriggle and Rhyme — Free — Wriggle and Rhyme is an interactive session for children held in the children's library at Upper Norwood Library. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/wriggle-and-rhyme-60863/ ## Friday 6 November - 18:30 Worlds Lair (Evening) — Between the Bridges — £50.99 — World's Lair is an evening of tabletop gaming and live entertainment returning to the heart of London for its second year, where guests can join a guild, take … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/worlds-lair-evening-34967/ - 19:00 New Beacon Books invites you to "The Stories that Shape Us", an evening of African storytelling, mythology and indentity — New Beacon Books — New Beacon Books hosts "The Stories that Shape Us", an evening of African storytelling, mythology and identity. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/new-beacon-books-invites-you-to-the-stories-that-shape-us-an-41755/ - 09:45 Family Storytime — Polka Theatre — £12 — Family Storytime is an interactive story session for children aged 0 to 5 and their grown-ups, lasting 45 minutes. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-storytime-63957/ - 11:00 Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions — Brent libraries, Wembley library — Free — Book Trust Story and Rhymetime sessions are free sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers aged 0-5 and their parents or carers. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/book-trust-story-and-rhymetime-sessions-60116/ - 19:00 So This Is What Happened — Omnibus Clapham — £13 — SO, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED is a popular storytelling night where six people tell a true story from their lives. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/so-this-is-what-happened-63690/ ## Saturday 7 November - until 5 Dec Autumn Term Performance Makers: Theatre, Words & Movement — Roundhouse — £25 — Performance Makers: Theatre, Words & Movement is an 8-week project for 15–17 year olds at the Roundhouse, where participants create original live performance … — https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-term-performance-makers-theatre-words-movement-64961/ ## Thursday 12 November - 18:00 A Night with the Madpo3t: showcasing 'Po3tryVent: Before I Self Destruct' — SOAS University of London — A 90-minute live performance event titled 'A Night with the Madpo3t: showcasing Po3tryVent: Before I Self Destruct'. — https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-night-with-the-madpo3t-showcasing-po3tryvent-before-i-self-43670/