San Diego Poetry SLAM: Team Qualifier | Queen Bee's

Eight poets. One team. Join San Diego's spoken word community as poets compete for a place on the 2027 Slam Team. You get to be the judge!
About this Event

San Diego Poetry SLAM: Team Qualifier!

The road to the San Diego Poetry Slam Team begins here.

Join every 2nd Monday of the month at Queen Bee's for an unforgettable night of spoken word, competition, and community as poets take the stage in pursuit of a spot on the San Diego Poetry Slam Team.

Eight poets will compete over multiple rounds, sharing original work and leaving everything on the mic. Expect laughter, vulnerability, passion, and performances that will stay with you long after the final scores are announced.

Whether you're a longtime member of the poetry community or attending your very first slam, this is your invitation to witness some of San Diego's most compelling voices.

Event Details

• Doors: 7:45 PM
• Show Starts: 8:00 PM
• Venue: Historic Community Cenetered Queen Bee's, in North Park San Diego

Tickets

• Early Bird Admission: $5 (available through August 9th)
• General Admission: $10 (day of sales)
• Support the Slam Team: $15

See you at the slam.

Interested in competing? Competitor information and sign-up details can be found on our website and Instagram page (@sandeigopoetryslam).

Come cheer loudly, snap your fingers often, and help us send San Diego's next slam team to the national stage.

Accessibility

Queen Bee's is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space. If you have accessibility questions or accommodation requests, please contact the event organizers prior to the show.

All proceeds directly support Queen Bee's, production expenses, and the continued growth of the San Diego arts. Your attendance helps us create sustainable spaces for artists, audiences, and the next generation of spoken word performers.