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Australian Poetry Slam (APS) 2026 is live!
Poets Run This!
Have you ever wanted to change the world with your words?
You are invited to rip those scrawled leaves of passion from your notebook and ignite them on stage.
Jump on the mic or listen, cheer and hold-up scorecards as part of the audience in this international celebration of spoken-wordsmiths. Electrify us. Show the world how POETS RUN THIS!
Dates will be announced here for all poets and audience members – subscribe to our e-news and follow us on socials to be the first in the know!
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.
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APS 2026 artwork design: Rachel Stone Designs and DEFNE. Concept: Miles Merrill and the Word Travels team. Poem excerpt in design: APS Champion 2025 – Arantza Garcia Ferrand.
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FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND – APS Workshop (QLD)
Far North Queensland 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
BRISBANE SQUARE LIBRARY – APS Workshop (QLD)
Brisbane Square Library 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
ALBURY–WODONGA – APS Workshop (NSW) (VIC)
Albury–Wodonga 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
ALICE SPRINGS Mparntwe – APS Workshop (NT)
Alice Springs Mparntwe 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
BRISBANE RUCKUS – APS Workshop (QLD)
Brisban Ruckus 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – APS Workshop (QLD)
Central Queensland 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
DARWIN – APS School-Aged / Youth Workshop (NT)
Palmerston 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Youth Workshop
DARWIN – APS All-Ages Workshop (NT)
Darwin 2026 Australian Poetry Slam All-Ages Workshop
TENNANT CREEK – APS All-Ages Workshop (NT)
Tennant Creek 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
PORT ADELAIDE – APS Workshop (SA)
Port Adelaide South Australia 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
MORPHETT VALE – APS Workshop (SA)
Morphett Vale South Australia 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Workshop
NORTHERN BEACHES – APS Youth Workshop (NSW)
Northern Beaches 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Youth Workshop