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Vibes and
Verses

Open Mic Night

A space for poets, musicians and other word-based creatives in Cork to share their art.

A full room at Bakestone Cafe during Open Mic Night 6
A singer with an acoustic guitar on stage at Night 5
A guitarist playing to a packed room at Night 4
A grinning audience member at Night 3
A poet laughing mid-performance at Night 2
A performer reading from her phone at the first open mic night

What's on

Two Sundays in November

A writing workshop for SpaceFest, then Open Mic Night 7 back at Bakestone a week later. Tickets for both are on Eventbrite.

Sun8Nov 2026

Writing workshop · Part of SpaceFest 2026

Cosmic Connection

When
Sunday 8 November, 6pm to 9pm
Where
Civic Trust House, 50 Pope's Quay, Cork, T23 R6XC
Led by
Poet Emike Akagbosu

A small, sit-down writing workshop for anyone who likes words, whatever your experience. Using prompts on SpaceFest's theme of Cosmic Cartography, you'll leave with something new on the page.

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€5

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Only 20 places, so booking ahead is best. You can pay on the door if there's space left.

Sun15Nov 2026

Open mic night

Open Mic Night 7

When
Sunday 15 November, doors 6:30pm
Where
Bakestone Cafe, 1-4 Perry St, Cork, T12 TV04

Back at Bakestone for Night 7. Poetry, spoken word and music, with four featured acts and an open mic for anyone who wants to share something. Never been before? Come and listen!

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Featured acts

  • Liam Withers
  • Jack Long
  • Frank Music
  • YKD

Plus the open mic. Put your name down on the night.

€10

Book on Eventbrite

Pick how many at checkout. Members, your 10% discount code goes in there too.

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On the night

How an open mic night runs

  1. Doors

    Doors usually open at 6:30pm. Get a drink, grab a seat, and put your name down if you'd like to perform.

  2. Featured acts

    A few invited poets and musicians open the night.

  3. A short break

    Time to chat, and one more chance to sign up if you've found your nerve.

  4. Open mic

    The floor is yours. Poems, spoken word, stories and songs, first-timers very welcome.

FAQs

The questions we get asked most

How do I sign up to perform?

Put your name down on the night. No need to book a slot in advance, but you can DM us on Instagram if you'd like us to know you're coming.

What can I perform, and do I need experience?

Poetry, spoken word, stories and songs. First-timers are as welcome as seasoned performers, and plenty of people come just to listen.

Where and when are the nights?

Our home is Bakestone Cafe, 1-4 Perry St, Cork, with doors usually at 6:30pm. One-off events like the writing workshop can be somewhere else, so check What's on.

How do I get a ticket discount?

Join the mailing list. Members hear about each night first and get a discount code for tickets.

Will I be photographed?

We take photos and video on the night and share some of them here and on Instagram. If you'd rather not be in them, tell Franklin or the host when you arrive, or email us afterwards and we'll take a photo down. More in our privacy policy.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, up to 48 hours before doors open. After that you can pass your ticket on to a friend. If we cancel a night, everyone gets a full refund. The details are in our ticket terms.

I have an access need. Who do I talk to?

Email us at vibes.and.verses.cork25@gmail.com before the night and we'll do our best to sort it.

Want to perform?

Sign up on the night

Poets, spoken word artists, storytellers and musicians are all welcome, first-timers included. Put your name down on the night, or send us a DM on Instagram beforehand.

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