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Poetry Slam in Hamburg

Clear the stage for the poets

Hamburg is quite famous for poetry slams. Participants perform texts they have written themselves and the audience decides on the winner afterwards. In 2016, Unesco included German-language poetry slams in the list of intangible cultural heritage for Germany. In Hamburg, there are many stages and event series that help innovative young authors find an audience. We have made a selection for you on this page.

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In the slam a real greatness

Kampf der Künste

Kampf der Künste is considered one of the largest organizers of poetry slams in all of Europe and has probably had just about every well-known slammer on its stages. In their hometown, for example, the Hamburg-based company hosts slams on large stages such as the Ernst Deutsch Theater and Schauspielhaus, but also in bars and clubs and on outdoor stages.

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Who rides home as the winner?

Slam the Pony

A golden statue of a pony is the prize for which the participants compete here. And, of course, the recognition of their audience. Slam the Pony at Haus 73 in Schanze is one of the oldest poetry slam series in the city.

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Slamming in the open air

Slamville

You don't find such a great location everywhere: For several years now, slamming has been taking place one weekend in the summer on the grounds of the MS Artville art festival. The artists perform on several stages between the artworks and installations, and there is also music and workshops. New impressions for head and soul are available at the festival. But so that they take home only those and no sunburn, visitors should bring sunscreen.

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Competition under the Spielbudenplatz

Pauli slammt

At Bahnhof Pauli, the club downstairs in the St. Pauli clubhouse, the title of Reeperbahn champion in poetry slam is up for grabs. The organizers want to offer an artistic and relaxed event that is open to every poet and every poetess.

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