The 313 SLAM! Detroit Slam Poetry Competition

Fri Mar 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Collective | Detroit

Arrie Lane & Detroit Verses
Publisher/HostArrie Lane & Detroit Verses
The 313 SLAM! Detroit Slam Poetry Competition
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One Mic. One Crown. One City — Detroit poets battle for $313 + a Bunny’s Worth of Cookies! Find out who will be crowned Poet of the 313!!
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313 SLAM — Detroit Poetry Slam Competition



Event Description:

Detroit, are you ready? 🎤

313 SLAM is back for one unforgettable night of raw, high-energy poetry. Local poets will take the stage to compete for $313 in prizes and a Bunny’s Worth of Cookies from Peddler’s Pastries. You, the audience, will help decide who rises to the top.

Whether you’re here to perform or cheer on your favorite poet, this is Detroit poetry at its finest.


Event Details:

📍 The Collective — 15400 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI
🗓️ March 13 | One Night Only
🕖 Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM


Poet Registration:
  • Entry Fee: $22.50
  • Max Poets: 13
  • Round Structure:
    1. Round 1 — 3 minutes
    2. Round 2 — 1 minute
    3. Final Round — 3 minutes
  • Grace: Each round 13 seconds grace
  • Judges: 5 Detroit-based judges
  • Format: Top 4 advance to the final round

Prizes:
  • 1st Place: $150 + Bunny’s Worth of Cookies 🐇🍪
  • 2nd Place: $100
  • 3rd Place: $40
  • 4th Place: $23
    Total Prize Pool: $313

Audience Info:
  • Experience the best of Detroit’s spoken word scene
  • Witness high-energy, raw, unforgettable performances
  • Early Bird Tickets are on sale now!

CTA:

🎟 Grab your tickets and/or register to compete on Eventbrite today!
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Tags / Additional Info:
  • Detroit-based artists
  • Family-friendly
  • Accessible venue
  • Hashtags: #313SLAM #DetroitPoetry


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Collective, 15400 Grand River Ave, Detroit, United States

Tickets

USD 15.18 to USD 59.47

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