Event Calendar for 2025 – Queer Poetry Nights

February 17, 2025

Unwanted Words 2025: Join Our Queer Poetry Nights in Amsterdam & Rotterdam!

The first half of 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible time for poetry, community, and creative expression! Stichting Unwanted Words Project is thrilled to announce our event calendar for Queer Poetry Nights (QPN) in both Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

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What Are Queer Poetry Nights?

Queer Poetry Nights (QPN) are vibrant, community-driven open mics where queer poets, writers, and spoken word artists take the stage to share their words. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting to explore poetry, QPN is a welcoming space to express yourself, connect with others, and experience the power of storytelling.

Our events are intersectional, centering voices across race, gender, and class while fostering solidarity within our diverse communities. Each session brings a mix of emerging and established poets, ensuring an evening of dynamic and heartfelt performances.

2025 Calendar – First Half of the Year

We are continuing our monthly QPNs in Amsterdam at Pakhuis de Zwijger and Rotterdam at Leeszaal and Poortgebouw. Here’s where and when you can join us:

Amsterdam – Pakhuis de Zwijger

Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Rotterdam

Thursday, 20 February – Leeszaal
Thursday, 27 March – Poortgebouw
Saturday, 26 April – Leeszaal
Thursday, 22 May – Poortgebouw
Saturday, 21 June – Leeszaal
Thursday, 24 July – Poortgebouw

Why You Should Join

✨ Free & Open to All – Our events are accessible, with no cost to attend or perform.
🎤 A Platform for Queer Voices – Share your poetry or simply come to listen and be inspired.
🤝 Intersectional & Inclusive – We celebrate diverse experiences and welcome all identities.
📍 Two Cities, One Community – Whether in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, we are here to connect, create, and uplift each other.

Join us in 2025 for another year of unforgettable poetry nights, raw emotions, and powerful storytelling. Bring your voice, your presence, and your love for queer creativity. See you on stage!

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