Overview
Poetry is for everyone at The 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, October 17 – 19. Downtown Newark will be buzzing with music and spoken word performances in this joyful, community-driven celebration. Hear headliners Mahogany L. Browne, Tyehimba Jess, Claudia Rankine, Sonia Sanchez, Afaa Michael Weaver, Aracelis Girmay and more — along with dozens of activities, workshops, poetry slams and jams. And don’t miss Saturday’s free Family Fun Day in Military Park, with a DJ, community poets, drag storytelling, face painting and fun.
Get your festival pass!
3-Day Pass
Thursday Pass
Friday Pass
Saturday Pass
ADD-ONs
The shows listed below are NOT included in any of the festival passes. These performances require a separate ticket purchase.
Nikki Giovanni, Javon Jackson & Christian McBride
Joan Baez: An Evening of Poetry and Conversation
