National Poetry Slam 2026 Grand Slam

by Bocas Lit Fest

Sun 3rd May , 2026

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA)

Description

What do you get when you combine spoken word, soca performances and exclusive giveaways? - The National Poetry Slam!

14 YEARS STRONG!

  • 10 Finalists, 1 Grand Slam Champion
  • Where will you be on Sunday 3rd May? The answer is simple – National Academy for the Performing Arts.

The 2026 National Poetry Slam is powered by the Bocas Lit Fest.

Finalists:

  1. Alexandra Stewart
  2. Alicia Psyche Haynes
  3. Colleen Cleghorn
  4. Derron Sandy
  5. Johchele Johnson
  6. Renaldo Briggs
  7. Rickibah Isaac
  8. Seth Sylvester
  9. Shimiah Lewis
  10. Shaquille Warren (Defending Champion)

Alternate Poets:

  • Ronaldo Mohammed
  • Geron Ruiz