Peel Street Poetry

02/06/2026

Poetry tomorrow night!! See you at Aftermath!

01/06/2026

Today is the last chance to submit! We have a few more slots!

A little delayed but we are now taking submissions for the next volume of the Te****le Zine, Vol. 6. The theme for this edition is FORM. Deform, reform, perform, formative, formulae, information, form and function, whatever sparks your words and gives form to your poetry. Submit 1-2 poems, max 40 lines, to [email protected]. This edition will also feature the Slam Winners from our 20th Anniversary!

27/05/2026

Come one, come all to poetry tonight starting at 8 pm at Social Room, Central!

It’s a regular no-theme open mic, with Akin Jeje as your host! Step up to the stage if you’re feeling brave, and even if you don’t read a poem you can still be a great listener and contribute with your applause/get to know the poets during the break in between rounds (we say civilians)!

Don’t forget to buy a drink to support the venue and drinks are 2 for 1 until 9 pm! See you soon!

16/05/2026

A thought-provoking, poignant and heartbreaking offering from our John Outsider.

I am afraid I am afraid of the day When medicine harms more than poison When Every vote puts you in a prison I am afraid of the day When nuclear war is profitable and peace talks impossible I am afraid of the day Borders hold their nations as hostages Where Heroes and patriots not distinguishable fr...

16/05/2026

A fine article from the independent magazine International Times about our very own John Outsider!

While on holiday in Hong Kong this March (2026) after a brief visit to China and Macau I found myself with time to kill before my return to the UK. Looking through the Hong Kong ‘What’s On’ page I saw that there was an Open Mic Poetry night the next day – 18th March in Stanley Street. It was...

14/05/2026

Is there anyone among us who can translate English to Māori? It’s for a tribute poem. Please send me a message through Messenger. Thank you in advance.- Akin

05/05/2026

A little delayed but we are now taking submissions for the next volume of the Te****le Zine, Vol. 6. The theme for this edition is FORM. Deform, reform, perform, formative, formulae, information, form and function, whatever sparks your words and gives form to your poetry. Submit 1-2 poems, max 40 lines, to [email protected]. This edition will also feature the Slam Winners from our 20th Anniversary!

28/04/2026

Our kinda party!

We’ve got news! We’ve been working on something with , and are excited to participate in their exhibition month at this May! Join us Sunday 10 May for a one-of-a-kind reading party pairing deep tunes with quiet reads. BTD founder will be spinning vinyl beats all afternoon! Bring a book, bring a friend—we’ll bring the music. 🎶 📖

SUNDAY 10 MAY
3PM to 6PM
Tickets $100, link in bio.
Think cozy, floor lounge style seating. Feel free to BYOP— bring your own pillow or cushion for extra comfort!
Books, records, and beverages available for purchase on site.

24/04/2026

Beautiful people, our history is now in print, at least from Akin Jeje's point of view:

Editor’s note: We are delighted to present Akin Jeje’s vivid essay tracing the evolution of Peel Street Poetry, a Hong Kong-based, community-driven collective that grew from informal bar gath…

22/01/2026

Here's the submission opportunity Yiannis mentioned on the mic yesterday.