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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
Discover the four nominees for the 2026 C. Buddingh’ Prize
Poets and architects on space and imagination
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
Two well-known poets, one collaborative poem
A trip down poetic memory lane with Sophie Reinders, Ellen Deckwitz and Iduna Paalman
Codarts students transform festival poets’ work into new musical pieces
Not your ordinary book launch
Wrap up the festival’s Saturday with a final poem by Dalia Taha
Come dance to the Cape Verdean beats!
Create your own performance in sign language (with Rafael Evitan Grombelka) (Separate ticket required)
Ecopoets Aase Berg and Dominique de Groen let the street speak for itself.
