Start: 1.30 pm
(local time)

Contact details, registration and more information here.

Poets Run This! 

Learn how to slam your poetry – how to move a live audience with your words. 

Australian Poetry Slam (APS) Wordshops help you select from the thousands of metaphors running through your head. 

Be inspired to get your thoughts on paper then rip scrawled leaves of passion from your notebook and ignite them on stage.

APS Wordshops empower you to do more than stream other people’s creativity. This is your chance to make your stories matter; to transform your introspective ideas into crowd roars and finger clicks.

Write new stuff or re-shape your existing work into performance-ready pieces. 

Whether you’re a quiet dreamer or an outspoken wordsmith, answer the call of a mic on a stand that’s been whispering your name since you were a kid. Join APS Wordshops and show the world how POETS RUN THIS!

Want to sling your verse skills or watch local poets on the mic? Check out the five South Australia 2026 APS Heats and the SA State Final.

Feeling inspired by all moments poetic and spoken word? There is an expanded program of workshops, heats and South Australia APS 2026 events for you to experience!

Content Warning: Most Poetry Slams are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.

Event times local time.

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This Australian Poetry Slam event is presented by Word Travels, Spoken Word SA and Libraries SA Firstival.

St Peters Library – 101 Payneham Rd, St Peters SA 5069