Bread & Butter Poetry Slam - NOVEMBER 2026

The Inner West's biggest poetry slam! Join us every first Thursday for poems, feelings and laughs in a safe and inclusive space. We're Bread & Butter Poetry Slam! Join us every first Thursday of the month* for poems, feelings and laughs in a safe and inclusive space :) • Early Bird online tix - $7 • Timely Bird online tix - $12 • Door tix (limited availability) - $15 • Doors open and slam signup - 6:30pm • Slam starts - 7pm What is a poetry slam? A poetry slam is an open mic for poetry where the points matter. Judges are randomly selected from the audience to determine our slam champion for each month. Sign up to perform an original poem on the night, or just come be part of our audience. Acknowledgement of country The team at Bread & Butter Poetry Slam live, work, and create on unceded Dharug and Gadigal country. Our community thrives on Aboriginal land upon which stories and wisdom have been shared for thousands of years. Always was, always will be... Diversity statement We also acknowledge the unique and emerging identities of all the peoples who are involved in our events and welcome you warmly into our slam space. You are invited to share your experiences safely and openly every time we gather. NO RACIST, SEXIST, ABLEIST, HOMOPHOBIC or TRANSPHOBIC BEHAVIOUR. Question? Get in touch with us: Instagram & TikTok: @ breadandbutterpoetryslam Misc. breadcrumbs • *Keep up to date with us on our socials for news about Special Edition Slams, other special events, and any changes to our regular programming!