# Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Detroit 2026 | AllEvents

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

- **Event Name**: African World Festival (Detroit, MI)
  - **Description**: Each year, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates the African World Festival®, a powerful three-day celebration of culture, history, and community, honoring the LEGACY of the African Diaspora.

The festival starts with an exci
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/african-world-festival-detroit-mi/200029891764833
  - **Venue**: Hart Plaza
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  - **Categories**: festivals, business, workshops, live-music, spoken-word, storytelling
- **Event Name**: ONE GRAND POETRY SLAM #4. IN BLOOM: A Competition for New Voices.
  - **Description**: 12 incredible poets will compete for $1,000. Due to popular demand we're back with the slam of the Spring!About this EventONE GRAND POETRY SLAM #4. IN BLOOM: A Competition for New Voices.
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/one-grand-poetry-slam-4-in-bloom-a-competition-for-new-voices/100001986094237328
  - **Venue**: Aretha's Jazz Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 23 to 215
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, contests, entertainment, performances, music
- **Event Name**: Tribute: Nikki Giovanni &Gil Scott-Heron ft.DJ Thaphloet & One Single Rose®
  - **Description**: A Tribute to Nikki Giovanni & Gil Scott-Heron ft. DJ Thaphloet + One
Single Rose®About this EventOn Monday, June 1st, Detroit is invited to gather for a powerfulevening of poetry, rhythm, remembrance, and
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  - **Date**: Mon Jun 01 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon Jun 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/tribute-nikki-giovanni-andgil-scott-heron-ftdj-thaphloet-and-one-single-rose/100001981923524614
  - **Venue**: Aretha's Jazz Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 39
  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Music, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace
  - **Description**: De’Ashia Wallace is a Detroit-based poet, author, and spoken word artist.About this EventDe’Ashia Wallace is a Detroit-based poet, author, and spoken word artist whose work centers on hea
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/poetry-reading-with-de’ashia-wallace/100001987095941452
  - **Venue**: Main | Detroit Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Villanelle
  - **Description**: InformationAll Ages Welcome. General Admission, standing room only. Doors scheduled to open to the public at 7:00PM.Nearby AttractionsVillanelle has 9 upcoming events.Bec Lauder and The Noise ha
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jun 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/villanelle/210001316843597
  - **Venue**: The Shelter
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Venue: Ford Field
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Spoken Word events in Detroit?
  - **A:** African World Festival (Detroit, MI) (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hart Plaza), ONE GRAND POETRY SLAM #4. IN BLOOM: A Competition for New Voices. (Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at Aretha's Jazz Cafe), Tribute: Nikki Giovanni &Gil Scott-Heron ft.DJ Thaphloet & One Single Rose® (Mon Jun 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at Aretha's Jazz Cafe), Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Main | Detroit Public Library), Villanelle (Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Shelter).
- **Q**: What are the top free Spoken Word events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Main | Detroit Public Library).
- **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Detroit this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Main | Detroit Public Library).
- **Q**: How can I find Spoken Word events in Detroit?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Spoken Word events in Detroit 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 Detroit?
  - **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 Detroit?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Spoken Word events in Detroit include Hart Plaza, Aretha's Jazz Cafe, Main | Detroit Public Library.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Spoken Word events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Prices for Spoken Word events in Detroit range from USD 23 to USD 215. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Spoken Word events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Spoken Word events in Detroit include Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, JoelFluentGreenePRESENTS, Detroit Renaissance.
- **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 Detroit?
  - **A:** Follow the Spoken Word category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Spoken Word events are listed in Detroit.

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