Portal to the Regions

Perth Poetry Festival 2026 · Ear to the Ground

Perth Poetry Festival continues down south as The Marritree and WA Poets Inc combine forces to open a Portal

To The Regions, bringing local, regional & metro poets through space and time to gather in Witchcliffe, WA.

Feature Poets from across the state - Maria Grace, Karen West, Phoebe Brown Roberts, Jaya Penelope, Rohit Kanchi, Soul Reserve, plus Miranda Aitken with Monty Sforcina performing poem songs straight from Perth Poetry Festival Gala.

Poetry Open Mic

Poetry Open Mic - limited place to register contact - Miranda themarritree@gmail.com

Watch Live

Live-streamed by WA Poets for the Perth Poetry Festival. Watch live via Microsoft Teams below.

WATCH THE LIVESTREAM

The livestream is free to watch and can be accessed from anywhere through Microsoft Teams.

Event Details

Times: 10am - 12.30pm

General Admission/Waged $29; Concession/Performer $22, plus Humanitix fees

Accessibility

If you have accessibility requirements or questions about access at The Marritree, please contact Miranda at themarritree@gmail.com before the event so the team can assist.

Part of Perth Poetry Festival 2026

Portal to the Regions is presented by The Marritree and WA Poets Inc as part of the continuing regional program of Perth Poetry Festival 2026, extending the Festival beyond Perth and connecting poets and audiences across Western Australia.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Marritree and WA Poets Inc acknowledge and pay deep respect to Wadandi Salt Water People, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Wadandi Boodja.