Poetry in the Park 2026
July 15 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Royal City Literary Arts Society presents
Poetry in the Park 2026
In partnership with Arts New West and City of New Westminster
Every Wednesday night from July 15 – August 19 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Each weekly session will feature 2 poets and an Open Mic.
OPENING NIGHT JULY 15
Two Featured Poets each week
Host: Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate
Special Guest: Tristan Wright, Qayqayt First Nation for Opening Night
📍 Where? Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster
📅 When? Wed evenings JULY 15-AUGUST 19 | 6:30pm | Open Mic Sign Up 6:15pm
🎉 Why? Because poetry is alive and well in New West!