# Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Austin 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Upcoming Spoken Word Events in Austin 2026, Discover best of Poetry & Spoken Word nights events and schelude in Austin. Find information & tickets of upcoming Spoken Word events happening in Austin.
- **Category**: Spoken Word
- **Display Name**: Spoken word events
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## Spoken Word Events in Austin

- **Event Name**: 49th Annual O. Henry Museum  Pun-Off World Championships
  - **Description**: One of  Austin's oldest “weird” events, the O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships is an internationally renowned spoken word competitionAbout this EventThe City of Austin’s O. Henry Museum, in collaboration with the Brush
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/49th-annual-o-henry-museum-pun-off-world-championships/100001985609701067
  - **Venue**: Brush Square (O. Henry Museum)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Sports, Art, Contests, Music, Entertainment, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Kevin James Thornton - Book Reading Show
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Kevin James Thornton - Book Reading Show, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Cap City Comedy Club in the heart of Austin, TX for an event th
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/kevin-james-thornton-book-reading-show/2300029886610246
  - **Venue**: Cap City Comedy Club
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  - **Categories**: comedy, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: e.WP's Girls, Gays, & They's Open Mic | Hosted by Tender René
  - **Description**: Girls, Gays, & They's every.Word x The VORTEX Open Mic!  Show 8–10PM | Performer Check-in 7:30 PM. Poetry, music & community!About this Eventevery.Word Poetry Presents:
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/ewps-girls-gays-and-theys-open-mic-|-hosted-by-tender-rené/100001986079196340
  - **Venue**: The VORTEX
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, Workshops, performances
- **Event Name**: April Community Jazz Jam
  - **Description**: Community Jazz Jam is a great opportunity for jazz players of all levels and styles, as well as the audience.  The emphasis is on community building, and social engagement for all ages. We include all styles of jazz, as well as spoken word, dance, and oth
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/april-community-jazz-jam/200029886931053
  - **Venue**: Barrel O' Fun
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, spoken-word

## Trending Events in Austin

- **Event Name**: Austin City LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice!  (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: NIA South Austin Mastermind Networking Event
  - **Description**: Join us for our monthly Network in Action (NIA) – South Austin meeting at Chuy’s 126 E Ralph Ablanedo Dr! This group brings together local business owners and professionals who are serious about building genuine relati
  - **Venue**: Chuy's
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- **Event Name**: Turning Point Weekend: 3 Days, 4-Hour Immersive Transformation
  - **Description**: Tried workshops that felt great but didn’t last? Experience the AOM System with neuroscience and NLP to create real change that sustains.Two Powerful Modalities. One Transformational Experience.The AO
  - **Venue**: Casa de Luz Village
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- **Event Name**: Memorial Day Weekend Austin Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: Get ready for an epic Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl in Austin! Hit the city’s best bars with free entry, exclusive drink specials, and nonstop energy. It’s the perfect mix of music, mischief, and good vibes all Memorial Day Weekend in Austin!
  - **Venue**: Austin
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- **Event Name**: "New to Austin" Speed Friending (20s/30s): Make New Social Connections!
  - **Description**: Come make new friends in Austin at our "New to Austin" Speed Friending event in a casual and non-awkward settingAbout this EventAre you new to Austin and looking to make friends? Join us for an exciting evening of
  - **Venue**: Hideaway Kitchen & Bar
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- **Event Name**: Austin Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Bull Creek District Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: George Strait
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Moody Center ATX
🏠 Address: 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712
🌆 City: Austin
📍 Location: 30.2805, -97.7318✨ Experience the magic of George Strait, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Venue**: Moody Center ATX
- **Event Name**: George Strait — Austin
  - **Description**: Austin, this is as classic as it gets — George Strait in Texas, in a room built for big sound and bigger singalongs. Expect a night that feels timeless: the kind of concert where every song has history, every chorus is a memory, and the crowd knows exactl
  - **Venue**: Austin, TX
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- **Event Name**: Ariana Grande at Moody Center ATX
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ariana Grande at Moody Center ATX, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Moody Center ATX nestled in bustling Austin, TX, thi
  - **Venue**: Moody Center ATX
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** 49th Annual O. Henry Museum  Pun-Off World Championships (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at Brush Square (O. Henry Museum)), Kevin James Thornton - Book Reading Show (Sun May 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cap City Comedy Club), e.WP's Girls, Gays, & They's Open Mic | Hosted by Tender René (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at The VORTEX), April Community Jazz Jam (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Barrel O' Fun).
- **Q**: What are the top free Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** 49th Annual O. Henry Museum  Pun-Off World Championships (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at Brush Square (O. Henry Museum)), e.WP's Girls, Gays, & They's Open Mic | Hosted by Tender René (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at The VORTEX).
- **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Austin in April 2026?
  - **A:** e.WP's Girls, Gays, & They's Open Mic | Hosted by Tender René (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at The VORTEX), April Community Jazz Jam (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Barrel O' Fun).
- **Q**: How can I find Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Spoken Word events in Austin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Spoken Word events in Austin include Brush Square (O. Henry Museum), Cap City Comedy Club, The VORTEX.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Spoken Word events in Austin include O. Henry Museum, Ticket Network Events, every.Word Poetry.
- **Q**: Are there any online Spoken Word events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Spoken Word events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Spoken Word events in Austin?
  - **A:** Follow the Spoken Word category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Spoken Word events are listed in Austin.

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