# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fountain City Poetry Slam
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: *Masks are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to be worn while attending this event.*

What you need to know about the Fountain City Poetry Slam:

1st Wednesday of every month.

$5-20 Sliding Scale Cover
$50 cash prize to first place.
Hosted By: Ember Matthews

10 poets compete - sign up list drops at 7:30 p.m. SHARP. Poets are selected via random draw. There is NO signing up before the event. Slam starts at 8:00 pm promptly.

Round 1 - 10 poets
Round 2 - 5 poets
Round 3 - 3 poets
WINNER: THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE.

Committed to the local and national poetry slam scene, to developing poetic skill and stage presentation through classes, workshops, themed slams, group rehearsals, and feature shows.

Wanna be a featured act on our stage? Email poeticundergroundkc@gmail.com
For extensive details on slam format visit: www.kansascitypoetryslam.org/fcp-slam-competition-rules

'Poetic Underground is dedicated to using poetry as a healing and community-building tool to create a brave space where artists can gather in Kansas City.'

Please invite your friends, like our Facebook page, Poetic Underground, and take a look at our website www.poeticundergroundkc.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/fountain-city-poetry-slam/200030652317946
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kansas City
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Livestock Exchange Building (KC)
- **lat**: 39.094388145226
- **long**: -94.605432690239
- **full address**: Livestock Exchange Building (KC), 1600 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102-1005, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Fountain City Poetry Slam
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/acb7ccf578e03cefdb0b2aaaeeaae3e11b6366291d56f2689da1a984a4021187-rimg-w1200-h676-dc080808-gmir?v=1788430606

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fountain City Poetry Slam being held?
  - **A:** Fountain City Poetry Slam takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Livestock Exchange Building (KC), 1600 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102-1005, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fountain City Poetry Slam?
  - **A:** Fountain City Poetry Slam is organized by Poetic Underground KC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fountain City Poetry Slam is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fountain City Poetry Slam sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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