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Mahat Arab on his favourite American rapper
What does poetry mean to one of the most poetic Dutch songwriters?
Discover the vibrant heart of the festival
Ernest van der Kwast in conversation with Aracelis Girmay
How, where, and when did these poets begin their poetic journey?
If poetry is everywhere, why not wear it on your nails?
Bite-sized readings by three festival poets
Discover the four nominees for the 2026 C. Buddingh’ Prize
Rotterdam’s got (poetic) talent
Poets and architects on space and imagination
Yousra Benfquih, Hendri Yulius Wijaya, and Iya Kiva on the poet’s responsibility
Hosted by Ellen Deckwitz, with no room for nuance
A trip down poetic memory lane with Sophie Reinders and Iduna Paalman
Two well-known poets, one collaborative poem
Wrap up the festival’s Saturday with a final poem by Dalia Taha
