Sun 25 Oct · 5pm
Sydney Opera House · Sydney
sixteen poets, two minutes each, and the crowd decides
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The nation's top 16 poets take the stage to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam 2026 National Final. The audience decides the winner on the night, putting the crowd, not the critics, in charge of who takes the title.
Hosted by Miles Merrill, with a Welcome to Country from Michael West, the evening features original poetry performed in the Australian Poetry Slam's signature two-minute format, featuring 2025 APS Champion Arantza Garcia Ferrand alongside this year's finalists. Expect sharp language, raw storytelling, and a packed room backing their favourites. Fifteen years of running this event means Word Travels knows how to put on a show.
Event details:
Sunday 25 October 2026, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, 2000, NSW
For more info, check https://www.australianpoetryslam.com/all-events/national-final-aps-2026
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When is Australian Poetry Slam 2026 National Final?
Sun 25 Oct 2026, 5pm.
Where is it?
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW.
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