# Event Details - **Event Name**: Youth Grand Slam 2026! - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Twelve youth poets slam to see which top scoring poets will represent as Baltimore City Youth Poetry Team for Brave New Voices and more!About this EventDewMore Baltimore, a program of The Black Arts District, brings the annual slam that decided which youth poets will represent Baltimore City in the biggest youth poetry festival in the WORLD, Brave New Voices! In this slam, five judges will be scoring the poets and the top five scoring contestants will be the faces of the team at BNV 2026. The Baltimore City Youth Poetry team provied young people in the Baltimore area with paid performance opportunities, weekly workshops, access to a greater arts scene, and MORE! The feature for this slam will be 2024 World Slam WINNER and Atlanta based spoken word artist, Chev! It will also be hosted by 2015 DC Youth Poet Laureate and spoken word artist, MalPractice! We will also have local youth dj, DJ Brae! This slam will also take place at the amazing local cafe, Red Emma's Bookstore Coffehouse. Food and drinks available for sale as well as books! Parking will be on the street and metered. This event is completely FREE the public and for all ages. All we ask is that you bring great vibes, love for the arts, and an open mind to our young people's stories. We will also invite those who choose to donate $25 or more to curated seating! We can't wait to see you there! Come and witness some of the best poetry from young people in a one-of-a-kind event!!Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMDoors Open/Seating?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMFirst & Second Round?: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMCHEV Feature!?: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMFinal Round - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/youth-grand-slam-2026/100001976638339483 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, nonprofit, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse - **lat**: 39.3269926 - **long**: -76.6098382 - **full address**: Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Youth Grand Slam 2026! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b5eb0436922e7163a450dc08b5bddd53b6c52da77ab31c4ee1da28f647d35be6-rimg-w940-h788-dc202121-gmir.jpg?v=1765454498 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Youth Grand Slam 2026! being held? - **A:** Youth Grand Slam 2026! takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Grand Slam 2026!? - **A:** Youth Grand Slam 2026! is organized by Black Artist Fair by the Black Arts District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Youth Grand Slam 2026! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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