Slam Qualifiers at Arnolfini

A event held at Arnolfini on Saturday 14th March. The event starts at 13:30.


This event has now sold out. Tickets to the evening grand slam final are still available.

Three afternoon qualifying heats as 24 poets compete for a place in the evening Lyra Grand Slam Final.

Arnolfini (Light Studio)
Saturday 14th March 2020
1:30 - 4:00pm
FREE

The Bristol Poetry Festival Slam is back, and these afternoon events co-presented with Hammer and Tongue will see some of the region’s finest poets and performers compete for a place in the evening’s grand slam final. Come along to cheer on the poets, and see which performers qualify for the Grand Final.

Lyra Festival is supported by Arts Council England.

Entry requirements:

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