poetry is cool
about us
a spoken word and live music event redefining poetry for a new generation.
we combine spoken word with jazz improvisation, taking poetry out of stuffy rooms and onto big stages.
never-to-be-repeated moments, combining the most exciting talent on the jazz and poetry circuit.
racking up over 77M social media views this year, SpitNights has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing platforms for emerging artists.
our events
poetry x improv jazz
bringing poets and musicians together for nights of connection and inspiration
3 poet headliners
everything the band plays is made up on the spot
1 wildcard slot (no open mic section)
mix of seating/standing
mix of lively and intimate vibes
pure poetry
a wholesome night with the UK's best poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words.
3 poet headliners
open mic section
seated
intimate, wholesome vibes
poets v singers
it's not a competition just a way of bringing poets and singers together
1 poet headliner
1 singer headliner
open mic section
mostly standing
lively vibes
“spaces like these were so so important to me and for my development so more power to the spit nights team.”
— Jordan Stephens (musician/actor/author)
as featured in:
“the most exciting poetry night in the country”
— Harry Baker (poet/author)
past shows
