About
The Slam Poetry Gala Final brings the closing night of the third GSIMtl edition to the Cabaret Lion d'or in Montreal, on 15 November 2026. It is an evening of spoken word, where the champions of the competition meet in a final poetry challenge on stage.
What the evening holds
- A final round between the champions of the third GSIMtl edition
- Special guest Marc Smith, founder of slam
- A host guiding the night from start to finish
- Prizes for the performers
- Musicians performing alongside the poets
The audience has a say in the result: the winner is chosen by the people in the room, so the night is as much a shared verdict as a performance.
Why go
This is a show for anyone curious about slam poetry, whether you already follow the form or have never heard a poem performed aloud. Seeing the finalists compete in a single room gives a clear sense of the art and of the crowd's role in it. The mix of poetry, music and prizes makes for a lively, sociable evening.
The Cabaret Lion d'or is the venue, and Montreal offers plenty to enjoy before or after the show, from its neighbourhoods to its restaurants and cafés. For ticket information and details of the event, see the event page on the venue's website, cabaretliondor.com.