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.

06/24/2026

Poet: Cailah Vette

06/23/2026
06/15/2026
06/04/2026

Poet: .nat.ural

06/03/2026

Poet: .peace

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1911 Aldrich Street Suite 120B
Austin, TX
78723

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7:30pm - 10:30pm

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