# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer Poetry Olympics Slam - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:15 pm - **Event Description**: When poetry meets the OlympicsAbout this EventThe Summer Poetry Olympics Slam - Memphis is around the corner. ? Attire: camo night. Pull out that camouflage fit, and let’s experience a friendly battle of words amongst some of the best poets to blaze the mic - for their chance to win ? $150 cash per round. ?? Make it a date night, a girls’ night out, or come solo and meet some new people..To slam or inquire about the open mic, vendor slots, sponsorship, etc., text #901Olympics to 901-503-7418. ? Allow up to 24-hour replies..Round 1 ?: Blindfold Battle (judges will be blindfolded for this round - any subject) ?.Round 2 ?: Haiku’d You Battle (poets will need up to 3 haikus, minimum of one) ?.Round 3 ?: “Diss” Mount Battle (poets will write a diss poem to/about themselves) ?️.In the event of a tieFreestyle Battle (poets get up to one minute to freestyle on a topic chosen by the audience - must be original and created on the spot)..Doors open: 4:30pmExperience: 5pm.Payment options:Cash App: $WriteousSoulMemphisPoetryOlympics.Eventbrite.com*No door tickets.To stay connected to special events by Writeous Soul Productions, text your name to 901-370-7055. Be sure to stop by and LIKE the page of my partner for this event: Rumba Room Memphis. We are excited to collaborate through poetry and the arts. Aside from Eventbrite, an alternative payment method is Cash App. Advance admission (purchase by July 24th at midnight). Cash App: $WriteousSoul. Include your name and #PoetryOlympics in the notes. Your name will automatically be added to the paid guest list. Just say it at the door. We look forward to seeing each of you.*in the event of inclement weather, future event credit will be arranged since there are no refunds. An email will be sent to all Eventbrite ticket holders by 3pm show date. However, Cash App ticket holders should email writeoussoulpresents@gmail.com to get squared away with event credit..This event is for 21+ older audience.#PoetryOlympics #SlamPoetry #MemphisPoetry #WriteousSoulProductions #TravelingPoets #PoetrySlam - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/summer-poetry-olympics-slam/100001991294756220 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-07-25T21:30:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes - Location: Rumba Room - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25.44, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Memphis - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Rumba Room - **lat**: 35.1378521 - **long**: -90.05670190000001 - **full address**: Rumba Room, 303 South Main Street, Memphis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer Poetry Olympics Slam - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/623ca3460bff2c7bb3f7f432b8834471fc1e75c2c66d660be26b72a81f3ba41b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc030101-gmir.jpg?v=1780901045 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer Poetry Olympics Slam being held? - **A:** Summer Poetry Olympics Slam takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:15 pm at Rumba Room, 303 South Main Street, Memphis, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Summer Poetry Olympics Slam? - **A:** Summer Poetry Olympics Slam is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Poetry Olympics Slam? - **A:** Summer Poetry Olympics Slam is organized by Writeous Soul. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer Poetry Olympics 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 Memphis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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