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Massachusetts Poetry Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is a biennial celebration of contemporary poetry held in Salem, showcasing an all-star roster of poets from across the Commonwealth and beyond. The Festival features more than 100 poets and performers from across Massachusetts and beyond. There are headline readings, workshops, panels, a small press fair, multimedia events, open mics, and more.

Massachusetts Poetry Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is a biennial celebration of contemporary poetry held in Salem, showcasing an all-star roster of poets from across the Commonwealth and beyond. The Festival features more than 100 poets and performers from across Massachusetts and beyond. There are headline readings, workshops, panels, a small press fair, multimedia events, open mics, and more.

Massachusetts Poetry Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is a biennial celebration of contemporary poetry held in Salem, showcasing an all-star roster of poets from across the Commonwealth and beyond. The Festival features more than 100 poets and performers from across Massachusetts and beyond. There are headline readings, workshops, panels, a small press fair, multimedia events, open mics, and more.

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 6-8, 2025, transforming downtown Salem into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This free, family-friendly event attracts over 7,500 visitors annually and features a dynamic blend of visual and performing arts throughout Salem’s historic streets. What to Look Forward To Opening Night Celebration (Friday, June 6, 5:30-8:30 PM) – Join us at ...

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 6-8, 2025, transforming downtown Salem into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This free, family-friendly event attracts over 7,500 visitors annually and features a dynamic blend of visual and performing arts throughout Salem’s historic streets. What to Look Forward To Opening Night Celebration (Friday, June 6, 5:30-8:30 PM) – Join us at ...

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The 17th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 6-8, 2025, transforming downtown Salem into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. This free, family-friendly event attracts over 7,500 visitors annually and features a dynamic blend of visual and performing arts throughout Salem’s historic streets. What to Look Forward To Opening Night Celebration (Friday, June 6, 5:30-8:30 PM) – Join us at ...

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Salem Arts Festival, now in its 17th year, celebrates the arts in all its forms: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theater, poetry, culinary, visual art, and more. The 2025 festival will consist of a gallery of juried artists’ work, performances in an outdoor stage venue, indoor performances, a street fair, and opportunities for ...

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Salem Arts Festival, now in its 17th year, celebrates the arts in all its forms: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theater, poetry, culinary, visual art, and more. The 2025 festival will consist of a gallery of juried artists’ work, performances in an outdoor stage venue, indoor performances, a street fair, and opportunities for ...

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Salem Arts Festival, now in its 17th year, celebrates the arts in all its forms: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theater, poetry, culinary, visual art, and more. The 2025 festival will consist of a gallery of juried artists’ work, performances in an outdoor stage venue, indoor performances, a street fair, and opportunities for ...

Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Salem Arts Festival, now in its 17th year, celebrates the arts in all its forms: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theater, poetry, culinary, visual art, and more. The 2025 festival will consist of a gallery of juried artists’ work, performances in an outdoor stage venue, indoor performances, a street fair, and opportunities for ...