New Zealand Poetry Slam - Nationals 2026

Schedule

Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+13:00
Location

The Hunter Lounge | Wellington, WG

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The best performance poets from around Aotearoa come together in the capital to compete for the title of National Poetry slam champion.
About this Event

Come to see performance poets perform for the highest honour in New Zealand slam poetry, the National Slam Championships.
Areas around the country hold their regional championships and they send their winners to the nationals, so you get the best performance poets that New Zealand has to offer all in once place.

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The Hunter Lounge, 1 Kelburn Parade, Wellington, New Zealand

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NZD 22.20

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