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ALL Tickets including: VIP ALL ACCESS PASSES - 3 DAY Tickets. ALL Individual Day 1 Tickets ALL Individual Day 2 Tickets ALL Individual Day 3 Tickets 2026 TICKETS Available HERE!

Purchase 2026 TICKETS HERE!Summary: Day 1 Kick Off Party / Networking Event Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocation: The Stork Club2 Chapel Avenue, Jersey CityDay 2 SYNERGY – An Interdisciplinary Exploration of PoetryTime: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Monira FoundationAddress: Mana Contemporary888 Newark Ave, Jersey CityDay 3 Closing Party & Art Reception Lazul : An Eco -Centric Art. Exhibition 301 Westside Ave. Jersey City, NJMore information Here! ​​

No, all tickets are general admission. Some seats may be labeled reserved for staff, performers and panelists.

September 25- Networking event is 21 + (Except for Special Guest Performers) September 26 - Synergy - Adult Friendly ( Must be accompanied by an Adult) September 27 - Lazul - Family Friendly ( Must be accompanied by an Adult) OCTOBER : Date TBD - Family and Kids Friendly

Click HERE for tickets and all the details ! Date: 9/25/26Time: 7pm - 11pmVenue: The Stork Club From NJ: Click HERE for driving directions. From New York: Ferry Service is available HERE! Parking: Available Via ValetABOUT STORK CLUB: Contemporary with clean lines and a focus on unsurpassed panoramic views. Situated at the end of Port Liberté in Greenville, Jersey City, NJ, this structure is an arm’s length away from the Hudson River and boasts a panoramic view of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Verrazano Bridges and of course the NY Skyline.

2 Chapel Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USAValet Parking Available

What is COSPLAY? Cosplay, a portmanteau of "costume play", is the practice of dressing up as a character from a specific source, such as a movie, book, or historical figure in music or the arts. It involves not just wearing the costume but often embodying the character's mannerisms and personality.MORE INFO: This unique evening brings together creatives, visionaries, and art-lovers in an immersive celebration of poetic legacy and lyrical brilliance. As part of the evening's theme, we invite you to dress in bookish attire or attend dressed as a renowned poet or lyricist who has inspired you—be it James Baldwin, Bob Dylan, Maya Angelou, Ada Limón or any artist whose words have left a mark on history. In honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, revolutionary-era costumes are also welcome—celebrating the voices who helped ignite the spirit of freedom and those whose books or words were once banned for daring to challenge the status quo.Key Revolutionary Poets and Their Focus:Allen Ginsberg (1926–1997): Challenged American society, consumerism, and the state, most famously in "Howl", which attacked political repression and societal conformity.Audre Lorde (1934–1992): Described herself as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," utilizing her work to dismantle racism, sexism, and homophobia.Diane Di Prima (1934–2020): Author of Revolutionary Letters, providing actionable, radical poetry intended to change the culture.Martin Carter (1927–1997): A Guyanese poet whose Poems of Resistance (1954) challenged British colonial rule.Julia de Burgos (1914–1953): A Puerto Rican poet who used her work to fight for women’s rights and anti-colonialism, defying both church and state.Langston Hughes (1901–1967): Challenged American racism and the capitalist system, heavily influenced by leftist political thought.Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792–1822): An English Romantic poet who was a political radical, advocating for anarchism and challenging political and religiousThis shared experience will celebrate the timeless power of words and the diverse voices that continue to shape our cultural narrative.Participation in the Live Reading Circle (Limited to Those With Full Costume Who Arrive Early to Sign up)CLICK HERE PURCHASE BUY TICKETS!

YES, Its is Optional - NOT Mandatory. What is COSPLAY? Cosplay, a portmanteau of "costume play", is the practice of dressing up as a character from a specific source, such as a movie, book, or historical figure in music or the arts. It involves not just wearing the costume but often embodying the character's mannerisms and personality.MORE INFO: This unique evening brings together creatives, visionaries, and art-lovers in an immersive celebration of poetic legacy and lyrical brilliance. As part of the evening's theme, we invite you to dress in bookish attire or attend dressed as a renowned poet or lyricist who has inspired you—be it James Baldwin, Bob Dylan, Maya Angelou, Ada Limón or any artist whose words have left a mark on history. In honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, revolutionary-era costumes are also welcome—celebrating the voices who helped ignite the spirit of freedom and those whose books or words were once banned for daring to challenge the status quo.Key Revolutionary Poets and Their Focus:CLICK HERE PURCHASE TICKETS!

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Stay tuned for tickets and all details for JCPOFEST - Day 2 SYNERGY : An interdisciplinary exploration of Poetry Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Monira FoundationAddress: Mana Contemporary888 Newark Ave, Jersey City

By PATH TrainTake the PATH train to the Journal Square station.From New York City, take the Journal Square-bound train from 6th Avenue or the World Trade Center.From Newark, take the Journal Square-bound PATH train. Walking from Journal Sq. Exit the Journal Square PATH Station.Walk north along John F. Kennedy Boulevard.Turn west onto Newark Avenue and walk to 888 Newark Avenue.Via BUS You can also take local NJ Transit buses that stop near JFK Boulevard and Newark Avenue, such as the #2 or #119 buses, which drop you within a 2-to-3-minute walk of the center.

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Lazul West, 301 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USAYes it is accessible and barrier free. Parking on Street.

As space is limited, we will have a couple of eco-centric vendors, the Jersey City Free Public Library, ABAKE pop up bookstore and JCPOFEST Shop.

You can contact us HERE!

Only Service Dogs are permitted. ( proof required)

Merchandise will be available during the festival.

Yes Monira Foundation CINEMA - at Mana Contemporary

The JERSEY CITY POETRY FESTIVAL will be a health-conscious event, following the latest guidelines for public safety. This means that standard best practices: getting vaccinated if you are able, staying home if you feel sick, wearing a mask if you are unvaccinated, and being mindful of the space around you–will apply. Part of fostering inclusivity in the literary community is making sure that our writers and attendees who are immunocompromised can attend without fearing for their safety. For more information about how to get vaccinated as well as up-to-date health guidelines, please check out the Jersey City COVID-19 portal here.

Please contact us here if you lost something on-site. However, The JERSEY CITY POETRY FESTIVAL and Monira Foundation - at Mana Contemporary cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Please try to hold onto your things!

There are no bike racks at the event. but you may rent or park your bikes using CITY BIKES. Click here

Pre-registration on a First Come First Served BasisWe’ll be offering 3 minutes slots to OPEN MIC PARTICIPANTS 8 readers; 3 minutes max per reader.Must be a ticket purchaser and signed up online prior Deadline for Ticket holders is 9/20.Ticket holders will be mailed a form to complete after 9/20.First come first served. 8 readers will receive a notification by 9/23.