PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open Mic

Samesame But Different LGBTQIA+ readers and writers festival presents the 2026 PRIDE Poetry Speakeasy and Open Mic in association with Auckland Libraries and Studio One Toi Tū. Bring your original or favourite rainbow poetry to read, come along to listen and enjoy in a welcoming queer word nest. With MC Michael Giacon and guest poet Hebe Kearney.