One man stands on stage at a podium, in a small, brick-walled venue, reading poetry

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Ancient City Poets celebrates Florida poets on eight afternoons in 2025.

Last Sunday, Jan. 26 - Dec. 28, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

904-501-0043

Across from Angela's Restaurant Supplies
184 San Marco Ave.
St Augustine, FL 32084

Ancient City Poets hosts Poetry Open Mics on the last Sunday of the month, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., at the St. Augustine Waterworks, 

All are welcome and sign-up begins at 2:30 and the readings start at 3:00 p.m. Poets are welcome to share their newest work or a polished poem.

This free event takes place at the Waterworks. Sign-up begins at 2:30, and the readings start at 3:00 p.m. The first 15 names on the sign-up sheet will be called in the order they appear on the list, and each has five minutes to share one or more poems.

The Ancient City Poets was founded in 2009 by poet Chris Bodor, the editor-in-chief of the literary journal A.C. PAPA. (Ancient City Poets, Authors, Photographers, and Artists)

Admission: Free and open to all members of the public.

When: On the last Sunday of the month, as listed. The doors open at 2:30 p.m., and those who wish to read a poem may sign the sheet at the entrance. The readings start at 3:00 p.m., and the first 15 names on the sheet will be called up to the stage in order.

Where: The St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084. See below for directions by vehicle. 

Getting There: While the address is 184 San Marco Avenue, the only driveway on San Marco is Exit Only, so it is not available to access the Waterworks. Access to the Waterworks is through the St. Augustine Main Library parking lot, on the opposite side of the complex. (Use 1960 North Ponce de Leon in your GPS.)  

Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

904-501-0043

Across from Angela's Restaurant Supplies
184 San Marco Ave.
St Augustine, FL 32084

Have a Question?

Related categories

Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos

Featured Events

Musicians playing at the St. Augustine Celtic Festival

Festivals

Live Entertainment

Arts & Culture

Sports & Outdoors

For Kids

Historical

Pink azaeleas in bloom among live oaks

Seasonal

Food

Local Things to Do

Fundraisers

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.