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Learn to look at your own work and that of others through an editor’s eye (Separate ticket required)
Mahat Arab on his favourite American rapper
An intimate film portrait of poet Ruth Fainlight
What does poetry mean to one of the most poetic Dutch songwriters?
Learn to write poetry inspired by the city around you (Separate ticket required)
Discover the vibrant heart of the festival
Two distinctive poets share their work (host: Hassnae Bouazza)
Join poet Wessel Klootwijk on a poetry discovery bike ride
Two distinctive poets share their best work (host: Jelle van Riet)
Come listen to new voices (and share your own story!)
Bite-sized readings by three festival poets
Turn everyday moments into poetry (Separate ticket required)
How, where, and when did these poets begin their poetic journey?
Ernest van der Kwast in conversation with Aracelis Girmay
A collective poem by the 2026 cohort
Hassnae Bouazza in conversation with two distinctive poetic voices
Rotterdam’s got (poetic) talent
Poets and architects on space and imagination
Discover the four nominees for the 2026 C. Buddingh’ Prize
Two distinctive poets share their best work (host: Geoffrey van der Ven)
If poetry is everywhere, why not wear it on your nails?
Yousra Benfquih, Hendri Yulius Wijaya, and Iya Kiva on the poet’s responsibility
Hosted by Ellen Deckwitz, with no room for nuance
