Belfast Book Festival Poetry Slam
with Poetry NI
Date: Friday 05 June 2026
Time: 20.30 - 22.00
Venue: The Crescent
Price: 12.50 Pay What You Decide - Recommended Price £12.50
Book NowPoetry NI presents the Belfast Book Festival Poetry Slam 2026!
Open to all poets of all styles and experiences, we invite you to take the mic and share your work in front of a lively and appreciative audience, with first time entrants always welcome.
Poets will be marked on composition and delivery as scored by our panel of judges including a guest judge.
The winner will receive the Brian Bailey Memorial Cup and be our 2026 Festival Slampion.
Registration to read opens at 8.00pm.
For full slam rules, please see poetryni.com/slam-rules
About Poetry NI
First set up in February 2014, evolving from various separate ventures, Poetry NI is a multimedia, multi-platform showcase and resource provider for poets, showcasing great writing through new writing, publications, readings, open mics, sound releases, workshops and more. For more information visit PoetryNI.com
Plan your visit
- We anticipate this event will last approx 1hr. Followed by time for book signings.
- Find out more about The Crescent, including accessible facilities here.
Pay What You Decide
The Crescent is a charity. We pay all Festival artists a Fee and cover related travel and accommodation.Find out more about Pay What you Decide here.
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