1st annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam
January 8, 2026 7:00 PM –10:00 PM
32 S. Tejon Street
| Colorado Springs, CO | 80903
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Event Summary
The 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam is more than a competition!
Here’s a bold, high-energy event description that captures the spirit of the showdown and highlights all the exciting features:
The 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam Showdown
Two cities. One mic. Infinite fire.
Get ready for the most electrifying slam of the year as Denver and Colorado Springs collide in a poetic battle for the crown! The 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of voice, vision, and vulnerability.
What’s New:
• Three All-New Slam Categories
• Poetic Wellness Round: Healing meets rhythm—where trauma-informed verse takes center stage.
• Freestyle Fusion: No rules, just raw—blend styles, genres, and surprises in one unforgettable set.
• Bonus Round: “Spoken Not Spoken”
Poets perform without saying a word
• Special Guest Judges Panel
Featuring nationally recognized poets, educators, and cultural leaders who know how to spot soul-shaking brilliance.
• The Biggest Slam Prize of the Year
Cash, gear, and glory—plus a feature spot at a major regional showcase. This is the one to win.
Come witness:
• City pride on full display
• Unfiltered truth and radical self-expression
• A community rising through rhythm, resistance, and resilience
Whether you’re repping the Mile High or the Springs, this is the slam that sets the tone for a new era.
Who will take the mic—and the crown?
Want help turning this into a flyer, social post, or animated promo? I’ve got you.
Here’s a bold, high-energy event description that captures the spirit of the showdown and highlights all the exciting features:
The 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam Showdown
Two cities. One mic. Infinite fire.
Get ready for the most electrifying slam of the year as Denver and Colorado Springs collide in a poetic battle for the crown! The 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of voice, vision, and vulnerability.
What’s New:
• Three All-New Slam Categories
• Poetic Wellness Round: Healing meets rhythm—where trauma-informed verse takes center stage.
• Freestyle Fusion: No rules, just raw—blend styles, genres, and surprises in one unforgettable set.
• Bonus Round: “Spoken Not Spoken”
Poets perform without saying a word
• Special Guest Judges Panel
Featuring nationally recognized poets, educators, and cultural leaders who know how to spot soul-shaking brilliance.
• The Biggest Slam Prize of the Year
Cash, gear, and glory—plus a feature spot at a major regional showcase. This is the one to win.
Come witness:
• City pride on full display
• Unfiltered truth and radical self-expression
• A community rising through rhythm, resistance, and resilience
Whether you’re repping the Mile High or the Springs, this is the slam that sets the tone for a new era.
Who will take the mic—and the crown?
Want help turning this into a flyer, social post, or animated promo? I’ve got you.
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Also Occurs On
- Thursday, January 8
