Jambalaya Soul Slam
Paper Thin Poetry Slam
July 18, 2026
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
Join us for a special night of poetry. All participants MUST READ FROM PAPER for this slam. They can read from printed paper or a journal. No phones. No memorized poems. Bring your new works or works in progress! Poets who have never slammed before are welcome to join us! This is one of our favorite slams of the year.
All poetry shared must be original.
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event!
doors 7:30pm
show 8:00pm
$10 General Admission
https://junepaperthin2026.eventbrite.com
For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com | For guidelines go to http://bullcitypoetryslam.com
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The Workshop returns December 9th, 2024!
The Jambalaya Soul Academy offer tools and strategies for writing poetry. You will gain poetry writing tips and prompts, develop new ideas or complete unfinished poems, and share your work with other poets. Bring your notebook, a pen, and an open mind.
The workshop occurs virtually.
Email jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com with any questions and to get the link!
2025-2026 Slam Schedule
Slam Themes Each Month
July - Paper Thin Slam
August - Paper Thin Slam Too
September - Slam Qualifier 1
October - Slam Qualifier 2
November - Slam Qualifier 3
December - Last Chance Slam (Slam Qualifier 4)
January - Team Finals
Feb - Love Notes Slam
March - Women’s Slam
April - Bull City Spoken Word Festival
May - Haiku Slam
June - Lyric Slam