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We’re so excited to finally share that the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition is officially out in the world. This bilingual anthology, in Dutch and English, brings together the voices of 51 LGBTQ+ poets and spoken word artists based in the Netherlands, celebrating queer joy, gender euphoria,…
Not your ordinary book launch. Join us for the official launch of the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition, published by Unwanted Words and presented as part of Poetry International Festival 2026. This bilingual anthology brings together the voices of 51 LGBTQ+ poets and spoken word artists based…
After receiving an incredible number of submissions from across the Netherlands, we are deeply honored to share the poets selected for the second volume of the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology. This year’s edition, Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria, is a celebration of what it means to exist, feel, love and imagine beyond limitation. It…
Are you a queer poet or spoken word artist based in the Netherlands?We are inviting you to submit your work for the second volume of the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology. About the Anthology The Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol II: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition is a bilingual publication (Dutch and English)…
Our First Queer Poetry Night of the Year On Tuesday, January 27th, Unwanted Words invites you to our first Queer Poetry Night of the year at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam. We open 2026 with a theme that feels both urgent and grounding: INDIVISIBLE. In a time when we are often asked to fragment ourselves,…
We are starting the year the way we love best: with words, presence, and shared stories. On 15 January, Unwanted Words Project opens the year with a new edition of Velvet Verses, hosted by Tuaca Kelly, at Theatre Bellevue in Amsterdam. Velvet Verses is an assembly of spoken word artists that will create original works…
Queer Poetry Nights Amsterdam January to June 2026 Unwanted Words is excited to welcome you to a new season of Queer Poetry Nights in Amsterdam. From January through June 2026, we return with monthly open mic evenings dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression. Each Queer Poetry Night is a moment to gather, listen,…
Unwanted Words is thrilled to announce a brand-new season of Queer Poetry Nights in Rotterdam and Amsterdam! From September through December, we’ll be hosting monthly open mics that celebrate queer voices, stories, and creativity in all its forms. What are Queer Poetry Nights? Queer Poetry Nights are open mic evenings dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ poets,…
Thursday 31 July 2025 Start: 19:30 Let’s add some spice❤️🔥Queer Poetry Nights will be back at Poortgebouw for a steamy session before our summer break. On the 31st of July we’ll explore sensuality, eroticism and the art of pleasure through our very special (first) edition of Spicy Poetry Nights. Share your deepest desires and fantasies…
Get ready for a vibrant, soul-stirring summer of queer poetry, celebration, and connection. From the grand stages of Poetry International to intimate dinners and spicy nights in hidden corners of the city — we’re bringing you a season packed with radical words, unapologetic voices, and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a longtime lover of queer literature…
In a completely renewed collaboration with Unwanted Words we present you a ballroom poetry program during the festival. Where movement meets metaphor, and self-expression becomes revolution: Ballroom is a Poem. This program is an experimental showcase blending the fierce spirit of ballroom culture with the raw emotion of queer poetry. More than just a show, this program…
Introducing the new House of Sanaa x Unwanted Words collab line: “Decolonizing Gender” [OUT NOW!] Get ready to embrace poetry like never before!✍️ 🌈 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest collaboration with House of Sanaa: #DecolonizingGender! This groundbreaking collection brings together the winning poems of the 2nd Queer & Feminist Poetry Awards,…
What a night this was: with many mesmerizing performances, passionate words, and an amazing crowd full of love and engagement. 🌈❤️ The 2nd Queer & Feminist Poetry Awards, organized by the Unwanted Words Project Foundation, took place on 25 November 2023. Poets and spoken word artists from all over the Netherlands awarding works on LGBTQ+…
The Open Call for the 2nd Queer & Feminist Poetry Awards 2023 is CLOSED. Unwanted Words is proud to invite you to participate in the 2nd Queer & Feminist Poetry Awards set to take place on Saturday, November 25th at WORM, Rotterdam. The Awards represent a way to acknowledge the talent in our communities and…
About the event: This event is part of the Poetry International Festival 2023. For this Open Podium we invite writers and poets (professional and amateur) that identify as LGBTQ+ and/or write about themes of queerness & feminism. This event is part of the Poetry International Festival 2023. The open mic will be moderated by Lui Montes (He/They)…
We are thrilled to announce the line-up of poets that will be part of the Unwanted Words: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology. This book is a compilation of texts written by selection of poets and artists based in the Netherlands whose works discuss topics of feminism and the queer experience from an intersectional perspective, centering…
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- OUT NOW: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition
- Unwanted Words Launch Party: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria
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- Open Call: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II
- Here’s the 2026 calendar for our Queer Poetry Nights in Rotterdam