Massachusetts Poetry Festival

The 2025 Massachusetts Poetry Festival, sponsored by Mass Poetry, was held from May 30 to June 1 at several venues throughout Salem, Massachusetts, including the House of the Seven Gables, Old Town Hall, the Peabody Essex Museum, and St. Peter’s Church. Programming included headline readings, workshops, panels, a small press fair, multimedia events, open mics, and live performances. Participating poets include Diannely Antigua, Marilyn Chin, Ross Gay, Saeed Jones, Danez Smith, and Felicia Zamora. Lodging at the Salem State University campus was available in single rooms in dorm suites at a nightly rate of $60; there were also hotels near the venue available at a nightly rate of $325 to $350. The registration deadline was May 30; there was no registration cost, although tickets were provided with a suggested donation. Visit the website for more information.