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The All-City Poetry Slam 2026: The Finals
Twelve Detroit poets compete for $1,500 and the All-City Slam Champion title on Friday, November 6, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in downtown Detroit. Tickets start at $35.
Detroit's favorite poetry series is back with the finals. Twelve poets battle for the $1,500 prize and the 2026 All-City Slam Champion title.
Expect drinks, music and Detroit-based vendors alongside the poetry. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8.
Tickets: early bird $35, advance general admission $45, reserved table for two $100, reserved table for four $200. The organizers say early bird tickets go fast.
Expect drinks, music and Detroit-based vendors alongside the poetry. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8.
Tickets: early bird $35, advance general admission $45, reserved table for two $100, reserved table for four $200. The organizers say early bird tickets go fast.
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Last successful source check: Nov 11, 2026, 7:15 AM
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