Tuesdays with the Bard: Open Mic Poetry Nights in Bangalore
Where words find a stage and stories breathe. Join our weekly poetry circle by the lake, where fresh voices meet a community that listens.
A beautiful moment from our poetry night, where a poet shares his piece titled 'I will meet you'. This is the kind of heartfelt expression that fills our space every Tuesday.
Our featured poet Aastha captivates the audience during a 'Tuesdays with the Bard' session. Each week, we shine a spotlight on a talented poet from our community.
The audience is just as much a part of the magic. Here, you can see our guests completely absorbed in the spoken word performances during a recent poetry evening.
We are always overjoyed to be featured in publications like Bangalore Mirror. This clipping highlights our comedy night and our iconic 'Tuesdays with the Bard' poetry evening.
A glimpse into the variety of voices and styles you will hear at our poetry nights. Every performer brings their unique energy to the stage.
From the presentation on screen to the poet at the mic, every detail is set for an intimate evening. After their performance, poets sign our commemorative poster, becoming a part of our history.
We provide a safe and encouraging stage for all forms of poetic expression. Here, performers share their work with passion and vulnerability.
A featured poet reads from her book before signing our event poster. It's a tradition that honors the artists who grace our stage.
The joy of shared stories and verses. Our poetry nights often feature multiple poets, each bringing a different flavor to the evening's tapestry of words.
Celebrating our featured poet Anjani Raj. It is an honor to host such incredible talent and witness their connection with the audience.
About Tuesdays with the Bard: A Legacy of Poetry
Our poetry evenings are intimate, and we keep it that way. You will find yourself just a few feet from the poets, often sitting on metal folding chairs, creating a space where every whisper is heard. When the mic is off, performers sign our commemorative event poster—a tradition that makes every poet, from first-timers to regulars, a permanent part of our 15-year history.
For over a decade and a half, we have held space for voices that need to be heard. Tuesdays with the Bard is not a polished production, and that is exactly why it works. It is India's longest-running weekly poetry event, a record we hold not for the prestige, but because the community keeps showing up.
What happens on a Tuesday
Whether you are an established writer or someone who has never shared a line of verse, our stage is open. We host an eclectic mix of spoken word, shayari, and heartfelt prose. Because we are located right on the edge of Ulsoor Lake, the atmosphere carries a different weight—it is quiet, reflective, and perfect for the spoken word.
A space built on connection
We believe that poetry thrives in proximity. You are not watching a show; you are sitting in a circle. Our audience is made up of book lovers, students, and thinkers who value the silence between the lines as much as the performance.
The details
- The Format: It is an open mic, but we often feature poets to guide the flow of the evening.
- The Vibe: Informal, warm, and supportive. We don't use high-tech stage setups. We use a microphone, a spotlight, and the collective attention of the room.
- The Food: Since this is a cafe, you are welcome to order a coffee or a meal while the readings happen. We want you to feel at home, so eat, drink, and listen.
If you have a story to tell or just want to spend an evening surrounded by people who love words, come join us. There is always a seat, and there is always a story waiting to be told.
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