Poetry alive and kicking in the capital

Sold out events, packed open mics and searing hot verse screams out that poetry is alive and kicking in the capital.

The winners will get the chance to compete for the title of New Zealand Slam Champ!

Be quick, this event always sells out!

Come prepared for a CASH ONLY bar.

Part of the Festival of Slam Wellington. A handful of spoken word and poetry groups in Wellington have banded together to create a day of poetry facilitation, workshops and events.

More details at Motif Poetry website

The National Library is fully wheelchair accessible. Download an accessibility map for the venue.

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Due to COVID-19 some of our events can be cancelled or postponed at very short notice. Please check the website for updated information about individual events before you come.

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