Glass House Festival - 2024

Poets and speakers from around the world are coming together for the festival. A wide range of sessions await you, from Recitative Poetry, Slam Poetry,  Regional Language Poetry, Poems of Protest, Resistance and Empowerment, Poems on the Environment, Panel Discussions, Workshops…

About The Festival

Glass House Festival of Poetry 2024:
People, Peace, Planet and Prosperity
Welcome to the Glass House Festival of Poetry 2024, where poetry transcends borders to unite hearts worldwide. In a live showcase of poetic endeavour, this festival celebrates the lilting influence of verse, offering solace, understanding, and a lens to recognize grace, mystery, and rationality in our shared world.

Global Poetry Gathering:
Poets are set to join this poetic convergence at the Bangalore International Centre, on 23rd and 24th March 2024. Together with academics, writers, and musicians, they’ll contribute to an experience that encapsulates the beauty and diversity of global poetry.

Diverse Program Spectrum:
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the intensity of traditional festivals. From Recitative Poetry to Slam Poetry, Close Readings of Poems, Poems in Translation, Regional Language Poetry, Poems of Protest, Resistance, and Empowerment, to the environmentally conscious, we have curated an array of poetic
expressions. Engage in Panel Discussions, Workshops, and Performances, embracing the allied arts.

In-Person and Online Fusion:
The festival unfolds at the Bangalore International Centre, blending live and online sessions to ensure a seamless global connection. Whether you’re in the heart of Bangalore or joining us from a distant corner of the world, your poetic journey awaits.

Mark Your Calendar:
Join us as we paint the poetic canvas with the colours of diversity. Save the dates and immerse yourself in the world of the Glass House Festival of Poetry 2024.

‘Let Peace and Prosperity proliferate through People and our Planet’

Call for Submission

A wide range of programs await you, from Recitative Poetry, Slam Poetry, Close Readings of Poems, Poems in Translation, Regional Language Poetry, Poems of Protest, Resistance and Empowerment, Poems on the Environment, Panel Discussions, Workshops and Performances and Allied Arts. 

How You Can Participate

Do you want to be a part of the festival? Here’s how you can be involved!

Join the conversations and attend the festival! We have something for everyone including those of you who aren’t inclined to poetry. If you write or perform poetry, share them on our Glass Poetry Wall on Facebook.

The poetry awards are open to everyone and these are the Poetry Awards, Haiku Awards and Children’s Poetry Awards. Engage with us on your favourite social media platform, we are making waves on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and be in the know of what’s happening!

Share your work and participate on any platform by tagging us and using the hashtag #glasshousefestival

If you love or are starting out with Haiku and Poetry, hone your skills by attending our workshops…

All this and more is happening! Where are you?

Come join the festivities!

Glasshouse Poetry Competition for Kids

Sub: The Glass House Festival 2024 Poetry from around the World

We are happy to announce the second edition of our Glass House Festival on 23rd & 24th March 2024. 

We will be delighted to have your children participating in the event 

*There will be two age groups: 8 to 11 years and 12 to 14 years

* One entry per child, last day of receiving- 7th March, 2024

* Below please mention your Name, Age, School, Category

* A jury of six will be judging the poems

* Each child will receive a certificate for participation

* Results will be announced by the 20th March-2024

*Topics are:

– Global warming

– Sustainability

– Peace for the Planet

Collaborations and donations from schools and correlated kids’ products partners are welcome.

But there will be no entry fees attached for the kids participating. Schools should share their logos to be put up on the Poetry Festival wall.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Submit your poetries at: childrenglasshousefestival@gmail.com

Written submissions must have: Name, age, school name & standard.

Artists as Partners

Our sincere thanks to JMS Mani and S G Vasudev for the paintings of Glass House , which we have used in this festival.