Poetry in Amsterdam
9 upcoming events
Poetry in Amsterdam doesn't just live between the covers of a book. It's read aloud in cafés, spat out on slam stages, murmured at an intimate reading or shouted at an open mic. We've gathered everything that keeps the poetry scene beating: readings, recitals, open mics and meet-the-author sessions.
Whether you're more free-verse-in-a-Belleville-cellar or grand-recital-in-a-library, you'll find the next date right below this intro. The list updates itself, every day.
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Events — poetry in Amsterdam
Wednesday 24 June
1 event
Friday 26 June
1 event
Sunday 28 June
1 event
Wednesday 1 July
1 event
Saturday 4 July
1 event
Sunday 13 September
1 event
Saturday 10 October
1 event
Sunday 11 October
1 event
Sunday 13 December
1 event
Venues — poetry in Amsterdam
5 coming upVillage culturel en bordure d'Amsterdam. Concerts en plein air, festivals psychédéliques et soirées world. Yoga, ateliers et après-midis kids dans les jardins. Ambiance relax, programmation éclectique qui mêle fêtes et moments posés. Parfait pour une sortie hors du centre.
Theater in Amsterdam Zuidoost
Cabaretzaal aan de Amstel
Centre de musique contemporaine au bord de l’eau. Ateliers SoundLAB pour enfants (7+) et adultes, concerts et expérimentations sonores. Grande salle vitrée avec vue sur l’IJ. Programmation axée sur création, électronique et musique nouvelle. Accessible depuis la gare centrale.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hear poetry in Amsterdam?
Open mics and readings mostly happen in cultural cafés, bookshops, libraries and a few theatres. The most active spots show up in the venue list above.
Are there free poetry events in Amsterdam?
Yes, a good share of open mics and readings are free or pay-what-you-can. The price is shown on every event.


