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 or just dipping your toes into our world, there’s a space for you here.
💃🏽 JUNE
June 14th
Ballroom is a Poem
Poetry International Festival – Rotterdam
We open the season with a glamorous fusion of ballroom culture and poetic power. Witness language vogue its way across the stage in a night celebrating trans and queer joy.
June 21st
Queer Poetry Night Rotterdam
Leeshaal
Our beloved open mic returns to Rotterdam with a fresh lineup of fierce voices, cozy vibes, and community magic.
June 24th
Queer Poetry Night Amsterdam (Mystery Edition)
Pakhuis de Zwijger
Expect the unexpected. A night of surprises, secret guests, and mystery-inspired poems that blur the line between truth and imagination.
🏳️🌈 JULY
July 5th
The Prohibition Show + Open Mic
Pride at Theater Bellevue – Amsterdam
A night where taboos are broken and stories are set free. Featuring bold performers and your voice on the mic — come as you are, say what needs to be said.
July 7th
Poeting Queer History
Pakhuis de Zwijger
Explore the power of poetry to reclaim, remember, and revive queer history. An evening of performance, storytelling, and intergenerational voices.
July 28th
Poetry & Dinner
Studio/K – Amsterdam Pride
An intimate evening where words meet flavor. Share a meal, stories, and poems in a community gathering that feeds both body and soul.
July 31st
Spicy Poetry Night
Poortgebouw – Rotterdam
Close the summer with fire. A sultry, daring open mic that celebrates raw emotion, sensuality, and the poetry of desire.
✨ Mark your calendars. Invite your friends. Come feel the power of words that dare.
Follow us on @unwantedwordsproject on Instagram and to stay updated on line-ups, tickets, and special surprises. See you in the summer heat — where queerness meets poetry, and everything blooms.