55ste Poetry International Festival Rotterdam

Get inspired by Poet Laureates from all over the world! Poetry International presents the very first Poetry Summit, curated in collaboration with Poet of the Netherlands Babs Gons. This anniversary edition of the festival brings together a line-up of only the most lauded voices, awarded with the highest (inter)national distinctions.

As representatives of their country, they will take part in lectures, discussions, workshops, interviews, debates and performances. So be there during this special anniversary edition, where the most influential voices will unite for once to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Poetry International Festival.

During the festival, the Declaration of future poetry generations will also be written and presented: a document on the importance of poetry, intended to secure its future for next generations.

Let's elevate poetry to a universal language in June!

New lectures, programs and workshops are added weekly!