The Denver Post Proudly Presents Pen & Podium
A five-part lecture series featuring some of today’s most distinguished
and thought-provoking writers.
Welcome to the 2026/27 Denver Post Pen & Podium Series
This season features an outstanding and inspirational line-up of distinguished writers: Hampton Sides; Joyce Carol Oates; Virginia Evans; Ocean Vuong; and Liz Moore. Pen & Podium, now in its 23rd year, is committed to presenting writers and speakers who inspire and challenge our audience with new ideas.
THE 2026/27 PEN & PODIUM SERIES IS SOLD OUT
Thank you for your interest in The Denver Post Pen & Podium Series.
The limited number of new 2026/27 Series subscriptions sold out shortly after early access opened to our Subscription Waitlist on Tuesday, July 28. With another record year of subscriber renewals, only a small number of new subscriptions were available.
If you were unable to secure a subscription, we appreciate your interest and hope you’ll join us in another way this season.
Beginning September 1, the Newman Center Box Office will offer individual author program waitlists for each event. Additional information will be available through the Newman Center Box Office.
If you have questions, please contact us at dpcommunity@denverpost.com or 303-954-3001.
2026/27 AUTHORS
Joyce Carol Oates
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Prolific Novelist, Poet, Playwright, and Essayist
Ocean Vuong
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2027
7:30 P.M.
Award-Winning and Internationally
Renowned Poet and Novelist
News & Happenings
The 2026/27 Book Club dates and book selections have been announced, click here for more information.
Proudly Sponsored By:
Denver Post Pen & Podium 2026/27 Charitable Partners
This season’s Charitable Partners will be announced soon.














