Wed 25 Nov · 6:30pm
Mirrorball Ministries · West End
the year's slam champions battle it out at Brisbane's big poetry final
Get ticketsFrom $15 on Humanitix Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededOne email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
One email, no list, and we never share your address.
Your crew, sorted
See which mates are free for this, minus the group chat roll call.
Got Keen? Open it in the appAbout
Brisbane's largest and longest-running poetry competition is BACK for its 13TH YEAR FINALE!
All year long, poets have stepped up to the Ruckus Slam stage, battled it out under our completely legitimate, definitely unbiased and academically questionable judging system, and walked away with monthly wins. Now it's time for the class of 2026 to reunite for one final showdown!
We're bringing all our monthly champions back to the Ruckus stage at Mirrorball Ministries, West End, to compete for the ultimate bragging rights, a CASH PRIZE and the prestigious title of RUCKUS CHAMPION 2026!
TIX:
$15 earlybirds
$20 presale
$25 on the door!Doors open 6:30pm for 7pm kick-off
18+ only!
🎤 BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OPEN MIC?!
Fear not, fresh faces and familiar troublemakers! There are still spots up for grabs on the night for anyone keen to jump on stage.
Didn't win a monthly slam? Never competed before? Just here to cause a scene? You could still walk away with the GRAND PRIZE!
RULES FOR POETS
So bring your best words, your biggest energy and that one friend you know who likes poetry. It's been a massive year, and we're going out with a BANG.
Quick answers
When is Ruckus 2026 GRAND FINAL!!?
Wed 25 Nov 2026, 6:30pm.
Where is it?
Mirrorball Ministries, West End, QLD.
How much are tickets?
From $15, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On events.humanitix.com. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
Free
Li Cunxin: 'The Lucky Son' - Chermside Library
Chermside Library · Thu 26 Nov · 6:00pm
Free
Books@Stones event: Percy Cerutty: Life Lessons from a Remarkable Coach by Andrew Gunn
Books@Stones · Thu 3 Dec · 6:30pm
From $5
Harder to Breathe book launch
Northern Grounds Sunshine Coast, The Lodge Room · Mon 30 Nov · 5:30pm
Free
Book Launch - Healthy Farming Healthy Food
Kandanga Farm Store · Sat 12 Dec · 10:00am
From $60
King St Book Club December Author Event Book + Conversation + Wine & Eats
Rydges Fortitude Valley · Tue 8 Dec · 6:00pm
Free
Grantlee Kieza: 'Frank Hurley' - Carindale Library
Carindale Library · Sat 21 Nov · 2:00pm
The best things on this weekend, in one email. No app needed. Bail any time.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
Plan it on Keen
Keen is how mates lock in plans: see who’s free, who’s keen, and actually make it happen.