The grand semi-final of the biggest poetry slam state championship of all time! The participants had a year to qualify. 72 of them made it to the finals. neanderland They did it! Eight teams have made it to the spectacular semi-finals in Velbert. Now they're vying for the ultimate dream of reaching the finals! And all this in the city's most popular venue – the Forum Velbert! The newly renovated building is a stage for a wide variety of arts, a hub for the entire region, and a vital part of Velbert's social life. Now, the Forum is the stage for the epic semi-finals of the NRW Championships!
The North Rhine-Westphalia State Poetry Slam Championships – this year in our district of Mettmann. The hottest stage format, featuring only the best slam poets from the wonderful state of North Rhine-Westphalia!
In the vast realm between poetry, comedy, cabaret, and prose, a scene has emerged where established stars generate internet hype, are TV personalities, and simultaneously, hungry newcomers constantly surprise and delight – all on a shared stage. Once an insider tip, this format has long since earned a reputation: Poetry Slam is a party, poetry slam is emotion, poetry slam is always absolutely unique. Here, the sheer power of words and the ecstatic performance will knock you off your feet. Rallies of lyrical verse blast into your memory like a comet. Sore laughing muscles are guaranteed. And not only that: since 2016, these modern poetry competitions have been officially recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Moderation: Jean-Philippe Kindler
Featured Artist: Tabea Farnbacher (Federal Prize Winner for Young Authors)
Line-up: +++ The draw will take place the day before +++
More information about the championship can be found under "NRW-Slam" on the web.
Admission approx. 19:00 pm
The North Rhine-Westphalia State Poetry Slam Championships – this year in our district of Mettmann. The hottest stage format, featuring only the best slam poets from the wonderful state of North Rhine-Westphalia!
In the vast realm between poetry, comedy, cabaret, and prose, a scene has emerged where established stars generate internet hype, are TV personalities, and simultaneously, hungry newcomers constantly surprise and delight – all on a shared stage. Once an insider tip, this format has long since earned a reputation: Poetry Slam is a party, poetry slam is emotion, poetry slam is always absolutely unique. Here, the sheer power of words and the ecstatic performance will knock you off your feet. Rallies of lyrical verse blast into your memory like a comet. Sore laughing muscles are guaranteed. And not only that: since 2016, these modern poetry competitions have been officially recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Moderation: Jean-Philippe Kindler
Featured Artist: Tabea Farnbacher (Federal Prize Winner for Young Authors)
Line-up: +++ The draw will take place the day before +++
More information about the championship can be found under "NRW-Slam" on the web.
Admission approx. 19:00 pm
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Price information
- Tickets
€25,00 / €20,00 (reduced price)
€18,00 / €12,00 (reduced price) in advance
The current pre-sale ends on September 19, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the box office on site from one hour before the event starts, at the day/evening box office prices. author
