Grand Slam in Augsburg: Poetry Slam with live atmosphere at the brechtbühne

Event: Grand Slam in Staatstheater Augsburg | brechtbühne im Gaswerk, Am Alten Gaswerk 8, 86156 Augsburg on 17. July 2026

Date and Time

17. July 2026 20:30

Location

Augsburg
86 Augsburg, Germany

About this Event

TheaterLiterature & Readings

Mood

Energetic

Venue Type

Inside

Poetry Slam with excitement, applause, and stage magic in Augsburg

The Grand Slam will resonate on July 17, 2026, at the brechtbühne in Gaswerk: an evening where language, performance, and audience mood collide directly. The format is designed as a poetic competition, where the audience shapes the course of the evening with their applause. According to Augsburg City, the Grand Slam is one of the largest and most popular poetry slams in Bavaria. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/entdecken-erleben/fuer-kulturfans/theater-buehnen/?utm_source=openai))

Words that linger in the space

Between love poems, freestyle rap, and prose, an event experience emerges that takes a new direction with each voice. This mix of spontaneity, text art, and direct resonance creates an intense event atmosphere. Slam MC Horst Thieme charmingly guides the evening, while music, pop, and politics come together in changing constellations. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/events/53304-grand-slam?utm_source=openai))

The brechtbühne as a fitting venue

The brechtbühne in Gaswerk is a modern theater location of the Staatstheater Augsburg at Am Alten Gaswerk 8 in Augsburg. For visitors, there is a parking garage directly across the street as well as a free taxi shuttle from Oberhausen station on performance days. The venue also provides information on accessibility and is certified in the program Reisen für Alle. ([staatstheater-augsburg.de](https://staatstheater-augsburg.de/spielstaetten?utm_source=openai))

Organization, arrival, and comfort

The Staatstheater Augsburg describes its venues as well-connected; the ticket serves as a fare entitlement in the AVV, and the box office typically opens one hour before the performance begins. For the brechtbühne, the venue also mentions arrival by regional train, tram, and bus, as well as parking information. This ensures that the evening is also clearly geared towards a relaxed theater experience. ([staatstheater-augsburg.de](https://staatstheater-augsburg.de/spielstaetten?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An evening for language fans and live moments

Those who love literature, stage energy, and the unique dynamics of a poetry slam will experience a night full of surprises, reactions, and true stage presence at the Grand Slam in Augsburg. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not just hear words but feel them live. ([augsburg-city.de](https://www.augsburg-city.de/events/53304-grand-slam?utm_source=openai))

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