Austin Poetry Slam Open Mic and Haiku Deathmatch

One mic. Three lines. No mercy.

Join Austin Poetry Slam for a night that blends open mic energy with one of the wildest poetry formats around, the Haiku Deathmatch.

Hosted by Lorelei and David 0mega, the evening kicks off with an open mic where local poets and first-timers alike can step up and share their work. If you’ve been waiting for the right room to try a poem out loud, this is it.

Then things get competitive.

The Haiku Deathmatch pits poets against each other in fast-paced rounds of 5-7-5 poetry. It’s quick, clever, sometimes ridiculous, and always entertaining. Poets competing in the Deathmatch will sign up online in advance, while open mic performers can sign up at the door.

Whether you’re coming to perform, judge from the audience, or just enjoy a night of live art, the room is part of the show.

Event Details

📍 Alamo Drafthouse Mueller – Inside the Barrel O’ Fun
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
🚪 Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
🍔 Full food menu & bar available
🚗 Parking validated

Come early, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of poetry that moves from thoughtful to hilarious to unexpectedly powerful.

🎤 Step up to the mic.
⚔️ Watch the Haiku battles.
👏 Or just enjoy the show.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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