Summer Slam is back throughout January and early February in 2026, with two heats and a final. The Summer Slam is a beginner friendly, relaxed slam and a great way to kick off the coming year of poetic endeavours.
There is no theme, so make the most of those lazy summer evenings… dip your legs in the pool and get to writing!
5 poets from each of the 2 heats will win book prizes, courtesy of Dymocks Adelaide, and go through to the final to compete for more awesome prizes at the State Library on Saturday 7 February, 2026.
The rules for this year are below.
Heat 1
Thursday 15 January 2026
6:30-9:00pm
Jive
181 Hindley Street, Adelaide
$10
at the door or via the link below
Click here to book at trybooking
Heat 2
Saturday 31 January 2026
6:30-9:00pm
Campbelltown Public Library
171 Montacute Road, Newton, SA 5074
$10
at the door or via the link below
Click here to book at trybooking
FINAL
Saturday 7 February 2026
6:30-9:00pm
Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building, State Library of South Australia
cnr North Terrace & Kintore Avenue, Adelaide, SA 5000
$15
at the door or via the link below
Click here to book at trybooking
Here are the rules for the 2026 Summer Slam:
