Poetry in Utrecht
Poetry in Utrecht 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 Utrecht
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See also in Utrecht
EUC TechCon 2026
Vrouw-vrouw speeddate Utrecht | 30-45 jaar
MELT BANANA (Jap) + The Wacko’s & DJ Steve
DAAN
DE DANSVLOER / Conjunto Media Luna (live) & La Pinche Tefi
GAY&A
FROM BEYOND / jannah & Böhm b2b Aroy Dee
BASIS / EMILIJA / Entasia / FYALL / Olive Anguz
Diep In De Groef
A Summer Jam with TLM at Beton-T
WK Voetbal – Alle wedstrijden van Oranje op groot scherm
WK Voetbal Zweden – Nederland
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hear poetry in Utrecht?
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 Utrecht?
Yes, a good share of open mics and readings are free or pay-what-you-can. The price is shown on every event.