Poetry International Rotterdam

16/12/2025

Running out of holiday gift ideas? We know the feeling. 🎁
December moves fast and inspiration does not always keep up. The Holiday Early Bird Sale for the 56th Poetry International Festival arrives right on time!🤩

Our second wave of passe-partouts is now available at a seasonal price and gives access to three full festival days on 5, 6 and 7 June 2026 in Rotterdam. It is a simple and exciting way to give someone a festival experience or to confirm your own plans for next summer! ✨🎟️

Please note that tickets for the opening program on 4 June are not included in the passe-partout.

👉 You can find all information, including tickets and the FAQ, through the link: https://www.poetryinternational.com/en/festival/festival-2026

Secure your passe-partout today and start the new year with something to look forward to!

02/12/2025

🐦🎟️ Early bird passe partouts for the 56th Poetry International Festival are now officially live! 🐦🎟️

We are getting ready for three beautiful festival days on 4, 5, 6 and 7 June 2026 in Rotterdam, and this first release comes at the lowest price of the season. ✨

If you already know you want to be there next June, this is the perfect moment to join in. Early birds always get the best start! By getting your passe partout now, you secure access to the full festival weekend. 💯
Please note that tickets for the opening program on June 4 are not included in the passe-partout.

👀 Curious to learn more or ready to get your tickets?
👉 You can find everything here:
https://www.poetryinternational.com/en/festival/festival-2026

We would love to welcome you next summer!

02/12/2025

Want to learn how a major international poetry festival is made from the inside?

Poetry International is looking for a Programming Intern (Jan/Feb – June 2026). You’ll work with an experienced team, support the C. Buddingh’ Prize and festival programming, and gain real experience in the literary and cultural sector.

👉 Read more about the role and how to apply: https://www.poetryinternational.com/nl/about-us/werken-bij-poetry

27/11/2025

He has just been awarded the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Award, yet he remains behind bars in Algeria for his courageous poetry.
With another hearing approaching and the threat of harsher punishment, his voice needs to be heard.

We invite you to call on the Algerian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Mohamed Tadjadit. ✍️

You can read more and sign the protest email here:
👉 https://www.amnesty.nl/forms/email-algerije-tadjadit-update

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13/11/2025

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Woorden werden zinnen! And that was already almost two weeks ago. Our last edition of the year was one to cherish. While we’re already working on new plans behind the scenes, we look back with so much love.

Thanks to all the word-artists who warmed up the stage. Thanks to everyone who was there and took the energy home with them.

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Stick around and see you in the future. 🩵

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Woorden werden zinnen! En dat alweer bijna twee weken geleden. Onze laatste editie van dit jaar was er één om te koesteren. Terwijl we achter de schermen alvast bouwen aan nieuwe plannen, kijken we met heel veel liefde terug.

Dank aan alle woordkunstenaars die het podium verwarm hebben. Dank aan iedereen die erbij was en de energie meenam naar huis.

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Stick around en tot in de toekomst. 🩵

13/11/2025

Poets around the world are at risk because of their work.
You can help!

Support the PEN Emergency Fund and make a difference for writers in need. 👇👇👇

Met uw donatie steunt u het werk van PEN Emergency Fund. Hartelijk dank! Naam* E-mailadres* Bericht* Bedrag () * iDEAL Hierbij machtig ik Pen Emergency Fund om het bovenstaande bedrag periodiek van mijn rekeningnummer af te schrijven.

23/10/2025

✨ What a ride Poetry International Festival 2025 turned out to be ✨
From mind-blowing performances to those moments where the whole room held its breath together it was pure magic 💫 The energy the poets brought to the stage is something we’ll be carrying with us for a long time 💖
Now you can dive back into it all with this aftermovie that captures the fire the laughter the goosebumps and everything in between 🔥🎤
Huge love to .nl for filming and editing this beauty 🎬 You absolutely nailed it once again 🌟
Hit play and let the memories flood back 🥹💓

https://youtu.be/aKQCgfHJ_xE?si=y0r4RsVqfR1iw6rG

✨ What a ride Poetry International Festival 2025 turned out to be ✨From mind-blowing performances to those moments where the whole room held its breath toget...

23/10/2025

Rotterdam, we have a winner! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that van der Haven is the winner of this year’s ‘Het gedicht is een bericht’, part of the 55th Poetry International Festival.

Soon, her poetry line will travel across Rotterdam on a garbage truck, bringing a touch of poetry to the city streets and turning everyday life into something a little more poetic.

Keep an eye out, you might spot her words rolling by! 💛

06/10/2025

The title and cover of the Poeziegeschenk 2026 (Poetry Gift 2026) have been revealed! 🥳

More info 👇👇👇

https://www.poetryinternational.com/en/news/art/15-75_Preview-Poeziegeschenk-2026

20/08/2025

✨ What a ride Poetry International Festival 2025 turned out to be ✨

From mind-blowing performances to those moments where the whole room held its breath together it was pure magic 💫 The energy the poets brought to the stage is something we’ll be carrying with us for a long time 💖

Now you can dive back into it all with this aftermovie that captures the fire the laughter the goosebumps and everything in between 🔥🎤

Huge love to .nl for filming and editing this beauty 🎬 You absolutely nailed it once again 🌟

Hit play and let the memories flood back 🥹💓

https://youtu.be/7h7MioRhWjA?si=c9Vu5QktMcJWhLsL

✨ What a ride Poetry International Festival 2025 turned out to be ✨From mind-blowing performances to those moments where the whole room held its breath toget...

20/08/2025

Open call - the stage wants you! 👀

Read My World 2025 invites emerging voices to take the stage.

They are looking for young poets, storytellers, and spoken word artists (approximately up to 35 years old) who would like to perform on Saturday, September 13th at the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam, with a piece of no more than 5 minutes 🤩

Sign up here: https://readmyworld.nl/programma/dag/zaterdag/under-the-poetree/

Do you want to become a volunteer? 💪

Sign up here: https://readmyworld.nl/en/volunteers/

We zoeken jonge dichters, vertellers en spoken word-artiesten (ongeveer tot 35 jaar) die op zaterdag 13 september willen optreden in de Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam, met een stuk van maximaal 5 minuten.

24/07/2025

✨ Poetry lovers, meet your new best friend!
Discover and experience more poetry with Poetry Pal.

📲 Download now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.poetryinternational.poetrypal