• Something A Little Different, Food & Drink and Activity
  • Tickets from free - £5.00
  • Balham
  • Over 21
  • Various dates from Thursday 7th August 2025
  • Multiple start times (see ticket info)

 Step into the spotlight and let your words dance with the rhythm of the soul! Calling all poets and spoken word artists to join us for an electrifying evening of expression at our inclusive poetry event. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a newcomer to the stage, this is your opportunity to share your voice, your truth, and your creativity with an appreciative audience. No matter your background, no matter your beliefs, all are welcomed with open arms.

Our stage is a sanctuary for free expression, where diversity thrives and individuality shines. No religion required – only an open heart and a willingness to share your unique perspective with the world.  So mark your calendars, polish your metaphors, and get ready to make magic with your spoken word. Join us for a night of inspiration, connection, and community at our poetry event where every voice is heard and every word is cherished. Together, let's create an evening to remember.






Address

The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, SW12 9SG

Area

Balham

Nearest Station

Balham (Tube)

The Exhibit
Located in the heart of Balham, The Exhibit has been a local institution for the last 22 years. No day at the Exhibit is the same with a range of events including; stand up comedy, poetry, live music, life drawing and our latest addition Puppy yoga! Whether you are dancing the night away at our late night bar, singing your heart out in our Lucky Voice Karaoke Suite or relaxing in our Boutique cinema - a night at the The Exhibit is one that you will never forget. Celebrate those special occasions in one of our exclusive private hire spaces. With a host of private hire spaces, The Exhibit is the ideal space for family celebrations, milestone events or corporate get togethers.

1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight WFL Media Ltd and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes. 2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may berefused entry to or ejected from the venue.10. By purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to join The Exhibit mailing list.11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.13. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.

Ticket Event time Cost
Performers Only EARLY BIRD

This is a ticket for performers only. 

19:00 - 21:00 Free admission
Performers Only

This is a ticket for performers only.

19:00 - 21:00 £3.00
Audience Ticket

This is a ticket for audience members

19:00 - 21:00 £3.00
LOST SOULS SUNDAY SLAM

General ticket. Prize of £100 for the winner. (£70 cash and £30 voucher)

14:00 - 17:00 £5.00
MixTape Festival- Performer Ticket

This is a ticket for performers only.

Prizes involved:

1st - Festival embossed notebook and pen (to write more poems), Lost Souls mug, £70

2nd - Festival embossed notebook and pen, Lost Souls mug, £50

3rd - Festival embossed notebook and pen, Lost Souls mug, £30

19:00 - 21:00 £5.00

Exhibit

Exhibit is an independent neighbourhood cocktail bar in Balham. This Balham restaurant also hosts a private cinema, karaoke suite and a host of event spaces. Exhibit spans three floors with a collection of private hire and outside spaces – the perfect location for partying and after work drinks. Alocal…

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Based on 368 customer reviews

  • Written by paul

    Rating: 4

    VERIFIED

    Visited 3 weeks ago
    I have a particular reason for learning how to draw figures which Influences my pov but I found the second part much more useful and interesting than the first because it focused o n the techniques of a particul artist and invited us to try them ourselves.
  • Written by Gita

    Rating: 5

    VERIFIED

    Visited 2 months ago
    Good vibes, helpful staff, fantastic atmosphere
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