Austin Poetry Slam

Austin Poetry Slam Join us every Wednesday at the Barrel O’ Fun! Poetry + Score Cards + Cash = Austin Poetry Slam! It’s competitive. It’s electric. It’s home. We saved you a seat.

EVERY Wednesday night, the mic heats up at Austin Poetry Slam, where poets battle it out, judges hold the power, and the audience is part of the magic. Join us at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller inside the Barrel O’ Fun (1911 Aldrich St, Austin, TX 78723) for a night of unforgettable performances, raw emotion, sharp wit, and soul-shaking truth. Whether you’re here to slam, judge, or just watch the firewo

rks, this is where poetry comes alive. Expect a show full of heart, heat, and community, where newcomers and veteran voices share the same stage and no two nights are ever the same. Austin Poetry Slam is a loving, inclusive space where all voices are welcome and every story matters. Founded in 1994, Austin Poetry Slam is one of the oldest and most respected slam series in the country. Over three decades, we’ve built a vibrant, ever-evolving home for performance poetry in Central Texas—launching national champions, fostering connection, and keeping Austin’s poetry scene loud, proud, and alive. Come see what the hype is about.

05/18/2026

Poems about your hyperfixations. Trivia that could boost your score. Judges who reward nerd lore. This Wednesday, the stage belongs to us. 🖖🎲📚
Nerd Slam | May 20 | Barrel O’Fun @ Alamo Drafthouse Mueller | Doors 7pm

05/12/2026

🌸 Austin, y’all ready to get poetic? 🌸
This Wednesday, the mic is OPEN and the haikus are deadly. 👀🎤�Pull up for a night of poetry, vibes, laughs, chaos, and lyrical elegance at Austin Poetry Slam’s Open Mic & Haiku Deathmatch hosted by Micailah Ocaii and Mr. Dave!
🔥 Special feature poet: Camari, speaking on identity, love, healing, or self-discovery, Camari brings a stage presence that’s both intimate and unforgettable.

⚔️ Think you’ve got a killer 5-7-5? Step into the Deathmatch.�🎙️ Got poems sitting in your notes app? Bring ‘em to the mic.�🍻 Full bar, food menu, and validated parking available.
📍 Alamo Drafthouse Mueller – Inside the Barrel O’ Fun�📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026�🚪 Doors at 7PM | Show at 8PM
🎟️ Tickets on Eventbrite�🎓 Student discounts available at the door with valid ID
Come catch a night of sharp bars, soft moments, wild haikus, and community energy you can’t get anywhere else🌺✨

04/25/2026

If you’ve been staring at a blank page a little too long… this one’s for you.

Austin Poetry Slam is bringing back our Last Sundays series with a FREE Writing Workshop, and this time we’re digging into something every writer knows too well: getting stuck. Part 2: How to Unlearn Writer’s Block is all about breaking out of your own head, shaking off the pressure to be perfect, and getting back to writing something real.
Facilitated by Mr. Dave, this workshop is built to be interactive, practical, and actually useful. Expect guided exercises, prompts that push you in new directions, and space to explore your voice without judgment. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, brand new to writing, or somewhere in between, this is a room where you can experiment, loosen up, and leave with something on the page.
No pressure to perform. No expectations to be “good.” Just show up ready to write.

Come early, grab a drink or some food from the full Alamo menu, and settle in. Parking is validated.
Bring a notebook, your phone, or whatever you like to write on. Or just bring yourself—we’ll help with the rest.
Free to attend. Just RSVP and pull up.

If you’ve been staring at a blank page a little too long… this one’s for you.Austin Poetry Slam is bringing back our Las...
04/25/2026

If you’ve been staring at a blank page a little too long… this one’s for you.
Austin Poetry Slam is bringing back our Last Sundays series with a FREE Writing Workshop, and this time we’re digging into something every writer knows too well: getting stuck. Part 2: How to Unlearn Writer’s Block is all about breaking out of your own head, shaking off the pressure to be perfect, and getting back to writing something real.
Facilitated by Mr. Dave, this workshop is built to be interactive, practical, and actually useful. Expect guided exercises, prompts that push you in new directions, and space to explore your voice without judgment. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, brand new to writing, or somewhere in between, this is a room where you can experiment, loosen up, and leave with something on the page.
No pressure to perform. No expectations to be “good.” Just show up ready to write.

Come early, grab a drink or some food from the full Alamo menu, and settle in. Parking is validated.
Bring a notebook, your phone, or whatever you like to write on. Or just bring yourself—we’ll help with the rest.
Free to attend. Just RSVP and pull up.

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1911 Aldrich Street Suite 120B
Austin, TX
78723

Opening Hours

7:30pm - 10:30pm

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https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1542359466

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