Slam-O-Vision 2026 Championship Live Event

Join us for this live poetry and music show when the the winner of this year's Slam-O-Vision international slam poetry competition will be announced! While the rest of the world watches online, Iowa City-area attendees can attend this free event in person!

During the show, enjoy live performances by some of Iowa's best spoken word poets, including current Global Slam-O-Vision Champion Henry Morray, Iowa Poetry Innovator Kelsey Bigelow, National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie, along with special guest Poet Laureate of Iowa Paul Brookes. 

Sponsored by Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature, Iowa City Poetry, and Mic Check Poetry Fest

Free & Open to the Public

Date & Time: Sunday, November 1, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: The James Theater, 213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA

MC: Henry Morray, Global Slam-O-Vision Champion 2026

Poet Performers: Kelsey Bigelow, Iowa Poetry Innovator; Daniel Umemezie, National Youth Poetry Laureate; Paul Brookes, Poet Laureate of Iowa

Musical Performers: The Blake Shaw Trio