Poetry lives at Mercury

The Queen City of the Plains has everything to fulfill your poetry needs, from open mic nights, to slams, to writing workshops. Go check out our calender for the full picture.

Despite closing in April of 2026, the legacy of Mercury Poetry has continued to expand throughout Denver. We uphold the values of the original Mercury by continuing to hold jazz jams, open mics, and slams, building a community that thousands of poets have called home for nearly 30 years.