Brave New Voices Festival Day 4

Schedule

Sat Jul 18 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center HERBST Theater | San Francisco, CA

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Brave New Voices Festival Day 4

Day 4 culminates in the Brave New Voices National Slam Finals, the main event of the Brave New Voices Festival, where the top youth poetry teams from across the country take the stage for an unforgettable night of spoken word, storytelling, and performance.

Fueled by passion, artistry, and truth, the Finals celebrates the brilliance of young voices and the transformative power of poetry in front of a live audience united in community and celebration.

Please note that this Eventbrite page is only accepting donations and is not a Ticket; to secure your tickets, you will need to register through the Herbst Theater official event page []

Youth Poets from around the country have been competing all year for this moment β€” The Brave New Voices Festival Slam Finals!

The top 4 highest-scoring youth poetry slam teams in the world will compete to see who will take home the crown and the coveted title of Brave New Voices Poetry Slam Champion.

The Finals will also include guest performances by SF Poet Laureate Genny Lim, Donte Collis, and Serpent with Feet.

This event is free, but spots are LIMITED, and a ticket is REQUIRED to secure your spot.

Location:

War Memorial & Performing Arts Center - Herbst Theater

Address: 401 Van Ness Ave

City: San Francisco

MEDIA POLICY

*Please note, by registering to attend this event, you are consenting to being photographed and recorded inside the space. If you do not wish to be recorded, please contact [email protected] or check in with the production manager on site, who can provide a Media Opt-Out wristband.

COVID POLICY

As we continue to explore new opportunities to gather and build community within an ever-changing world, we will continue to gather and remain accountable to your safety.

MASKING

Masks are encouraged for any indoor activities. As a reminder, Masks must snugly and securely cover the nose, mouth, and chin. N95 or KN95 masks and double-masking are recommended.

View the full COVID policy at youthspeaks.org/covid/

If you would like to support Youth Speaks and the Brave New Voices Festival, please send contributions to Network for Good.



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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM
House Opens
πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM
Show Start

Info: The Brave New Voices Slam Finals brings together the country’s top youth poetry teams for a powerful night of spoken word, storytelling, and unforgettable performance.


πŸ•‘: 08:30 PM
Show End
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San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center HERBST Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, United States

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