Finale E-slam
After 2 exciting preliminary rounds, it’s time for the big poetry slam final. The best poets will compete for a place in the Dutch National Poetry Slam.
- Starting date
- End date
- Opening times
- Price
- Free
- Location
- CKE
The finest poets from the southern poetry scene will take to the stage and fight for your vote. The winner will earn a spot at the Dutch National Poetry Slam in TivoliVredenburg on 20 September 2026. Get ready for more incredible poems, powerful words and creative texts, an evening you won’t want to miss!
Come along, cheer on your favourite and discover what Eindhoven’s and Brabant’s spoken word scene has to offer. Entry is free.
What is a poetry slam?
At a Poetry Slam, poets compete against each other to collect as many votes from the audience as possible. The battle is a prominent part of a poetry slam: loved by the audience, feared by many participants.
Take part
Sign up via this form [it is in Dutch], and E-slam will let you know whether you can join the preliminary round on 12 or 26 February. In a knockout race, only one winner remains. That winner goes through to the final on 19 March. The winner will also take part in the Dutch National Poetry Slam Championship at TivoliVredenburg on 20 September 2026.
You’ll also find an explanation of the rules and the evening’s format in the registration form.
Come and watch
Come and cheer on your favourite poet or discover what the Eindhoven & Brabant Spoken Word scene has to offer! You can just drop by (Pastoor Petersstraat 180), as entry is free!
Together we create a stage for talent
E-slam and CKE are joining forces to organise the poetry slam. E-slam brings the slammers and the passion for spoken word, while CKE provides an inspiring space where creativity takes centre stage. Together we create a platform for talent and an evening you won’t want to miss.
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