Jambalaya Soul Slam
Love Notes Slam
February 21, 2026
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
This is an opportunity for poets take the stage to share their experiences with love and relationships, the good, the bad, and the out of control. We want to hear it all. Experience some the area's best express their thoughts, ideas, and insights. You don't want to miss the stories being told. This will be a poetry event that you don’t want to miss.
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
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.
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The workshop occurs virtually.​
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Email jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com with any questions and to get the link!
2025-2026 Slam Schedule
Slam Themes Each Month
July - Paper Thin
August - Paper Thin
September - Open
October - Open
November - Open
December - Last Chance
January - Finals
Feb - Love Notes
March - Women’s Slam
April - Bull City Spit Fest (team exhibition)
May - Haiku Slam
June - Lyric Slam