Lyrical Layl: the November Gathering

Muslim Writers North invites you to the 4th edition of Lyrical Layl, our dedicated monthly open mic and live literature gathering held at Chorlton Library.

Following three wonderful and soul-stirring gatherings exploring Belonging, Identity, and Light, our November evening offers another warm platform for poets, storytellers, and prose writers from across the North to share their words.

Whether you are stepping up to the microphone to test out fresh material, honing your craft, or simply coming to sit back, listen, and hold space in an atmosphere of supportive community, you are very welcome.

Event Details:

1. Date: Monday 16th November 2026
2. Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open 6:45 PM; introductory remarks start at 7:15 PM)
3. Venue: Chorlton Library, Manchester, M21 9PN
4. Cost: Free admission
5. Refreshments: Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits provided

How Booking Works:

1. Audience Tickets: General admission is completely free, but space inside the library is strictly limited. Please register your audience ticket in advance through this page to secure your seat.
2. Performers (Open Mic Slots): Performance slots cannot be reserved via this booking page. If you would like to share poetry, spoken word, or short prose on the stage, please contact Zahid directly to register your slot: Phone/Text: 079121 42481 Email: zahid@muslimwriters.org.uk

We welcome multilingual writing, including pieces in Urdu, Arabic, and Punjabi. We kindly ask all performers to keep material family-friendly for our multi-generational audience.