Poetry in Amsterdam
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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.
1 coming upTheater in Amsterdam Zuidoost
1 coming upCabaretzaal aan de Amstel
1 coming upCentre 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.
1 coming upFrequently 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.