COVID-19 has impacted our organization and the events you love. Help us bring Poe Fest International back next year.
Yes. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all festival events and performances are presented virtually this year. We are disappointed not to be able to gather together in person, but we hope to do so next year.
If you enjoy Poe Festival programming, please consider donating to support this event.
You will need internet access to view either via our social media or our website: Poe Baltimore on Youtube Live, Poe Fest International on Facebook Live, or PoeFestInternational.org
Trivia questions and other fun facts will also pop up independent of the broadcast on our Facebook and Twitter Feeds. Follow @PoeBaltimore or @PoeFestIntl on Twitter.
You can view these websites on any device of your choice: Smart TV, Desktop, Laptop, tablet, and smartphones. We recommend having access to at least two of these devices so that you can participate and comment in real-time.
Our festival is FREE to view on Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Only virtual tours are charged admission.
Our main broadcast will begin at 11AM on Saturday (Oct. 3) and 11AM Sunday (Oct 4.)
Those that would like to watch the Saturday ‘Visiter’ Awards live ceremony can also tune in on October 3rd at 8PM. The festival schedule is posted here. All times are Eastern.
There will be contests and trivia on social media, so having a device where you can view our social media feed while you watch the live festival broadcast on another device is recommended.
Virtual Tours are also offered at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM both days of the festival. Virtual Tours are a festival add-ons, not streamed as part of our broadcast, and paid tickets are required. Each tour is a special webinar that you can join via Zoom. See below for tickets and how to register for a tour.
The Edgar Allan Poe Society Annual Lecture is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th at 2PM. Registration is required. Admission is FREE.
Poe's Magic Theater is planning online events festival weekend. Visit Poe's Magic Theater online for schedule & details!
Virtual Tours are special, live webinar events offered at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM each day of the festival. Tours are presented by a live guide via a Zoom Webconference, and attendees are permitted to ask questions and interact with the tour guide during the presentation. Tickets and registration are required to participate. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com to book.
For 2020 Poe Fest International, three options are available:
Click on each tour for description and prices.
Attendees who register will be entered into drawings and subscribed to our festival news for last-minute updates. But you do not have to register if you are not interested in updates—viewing the livestream is FREE.
WARNING: You may have been a victim of a phishing, social media or internet scam. Please contact your credit card company immediately.
Tickets are not transferable, and we do not permit third parties to sell tickets, nor can we honor them. You can ONLY purchase tickets and/or tours via Eventbrite at http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com.
Yes. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all festival events and performances are presented virtually this year. We are disappointed not to be able to gather together in person, but we hope to do so next year.
If you enjoy Poe Festival programming, please consider donating to support this event.
Virtual Tours are special, live webinar events offered at 12PM, 3PM, and 6PM each day of the festival. Tours are presented by a live guide via a Zoom Webconference, and attendees are permitted to ask questions and interact with the tour guide during the presentation. Tickets and registration are required to participate. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com to book.
For 2020 Poe Fest International, three options are available:
Click on each tour for description and prices.
Purchase your tickets at http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com. On the day of your tour, you will receive an email via Eventbrite with the link and password to a Zoom session. Zoom is a webconference platform. (For security reasons, the link for your tour is only visible the day of your tour, so check your tickets to access the link on the event site.) See the Evenbrite ticket page for further instructions. While any device with access to a web browser is acceptable to watch your tour, we recommend viewing on a computer monitor or tablet to maximize viewing comfort.
Tours are conducted via Zoom Webconference Platform and can be viewed on any device that has an internet browser. You do not have to download the Zoom conference software or app to watch, but the tour may be more comfortable to view if you do so.
Virtual tours are priced individually. Please see our Ticketed Events page for details.
Tours are conducted via Zoom Webconference Platform and can be viewed on any device that has an internet browser. You do not have to download the Zoom conference software or app to watch, but the tour may be more comfortable to view if you do so. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions and more technical questions.
WARNING: You may have been a victim of a phishing, social media or internet scam. Please contact your credit card company immediately.
Tickets are not transferable, and we do not permit third parties to sell tickets, nor can we honor them. You can ONLY purchase tickets and/or tours via Eventbrite at http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com.
Visit: http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com . This is the only site where you may purchase tickets. Select the day you wish to attend the festival, then scroll down through ticket option to select your tour.
YES! Tours are offered at 12PM, 3PM and 6PM both days of the festival, so you can choose the time and day of any tour. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com, select the day you would like to attend, then scroll through the options to make your selections.
Yes. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com, select the day you would like to attend, then scroll through the options to make your selections. Enter the number of “seats” you wish to purchase and then enter the name and email of each person you are registering. Each person will receive their own link via email to attend the tour.
Have the names and emails for each person handy when you purchase. We do not recommend entering your own name & email for each seat or you will be the only person to receive the login information.
Tickets for tours close 1 HOUR before the tour begins. Please try the next available time. Every tour is offered at 12PM, 3PM and 6PM both days of the festival.
We do not offer refunds. Contact the tour organizer via the ticket site to ask for a transfer. Please note that transfers are only offered if space is available and are NOT guaranteed. Please try to arrive for your tour on time.
You will need internet access to view either via our social media or our website: Poe Baltimore on Youtube Live, Poe Fest International on Facebook Live, or PoeFestInternational.org
Trivia questions and other fun facts will also pop up independent of the broadcast on our Facebook and Twitter Feeds. Follow @PoeBaltimore or @PoeFestIntl on Twitter.
You can view these websites on any device of your choice: Smart TV, Desktop, Laptop, tablet, and smartphones. We recommend having access to at least two of these devices so that you can participate and comment in real-time.
Purchase your tickets at http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com. On the day of your tour, you will receive an email via Eventbrite with the link and password to a Zoom session. Zoom is a webconference platform. (For security reasons, the link for your tour is only visible the day of your tour, so check your tickets to access the link on the event site.) See the Eventbrite ticket page for further instructions. While any device with access to a web browser is acceptable to watch your tour, we recommend viewing on a computer monitor or tablet to maximize viewing comfort.
Tours are conducted via Zoom Webconference Platform and can be viewed on any device that has an internet browser. You do not have to download the Zoom conference software or app to watch, but the tour may be more comfortable to view if you do so.
No. You can watch the virtual festival via Facebook Live & YouTube Live on any device with an internet browser.
Virtual Tours are conducted via Zoom Webconference Platform and can be viewed on any device that has an internet browser. You do not have to download the Zoom conference software or app to watch, but the tour may be more comfortable to view if you do so. Please visit the Zoom website for instructions and more technical questions.
YES! Tours are offered at 12PM, 3PM and 6PM both days of the festival, so you can choose the time and day of any tour. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com, select the day you would like to attend, then scroll through the options to make your selections.
Yes. Visit http://poefestinternational2020.eventbrite.com, select the day you would like to attend, then scroll through the options to make your selections. Enter the number of “seats” you wish to purchase and then enter the name and email of each person you are registering. Each person will receive their own link via email to attend the tour.
Have the names and emails for each person handy when you purchase. We do not recommend entering your own name & email for each seat or you will be the only person to receive the login information.
The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival is a program presented by Poe Baltimore & The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum. Festival proceeds support programming. Donate via PayPal at http://poebaltimore.org/support.
You can also donate via text. Text “POEBALTIMORE” to 44-321.
Absolutely! Checks can be mailed via post to: Poe Baltimore, PO Box 23773, Baltimore MD 21203
Poe Baltimore is a 501c3 non-profit organization created to fund, maintain and interpret The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, and to celebrate the legacy of one of Baltimore’s most famous residents. We are dedicated to maintaining the museum as a vibrant experience for the thousands of visitors who come from around the world each year, and as part of a broader mission of city-wide events and educational opportunities. Donations to this organization are considered charitable. To learn more, visit: PoeBaltimore.org