PANDA poetry slam: spring round

Join us for the exciting PANDA Poetry Slam 2026: Spring Round! 🌟 The stage is set for a night of creative expression and poetic brilliance!

🗓 When: Saturday, May 30
📍 Where: PANDA Platform (Knaackstr. 97, 10435 Berlin, Germany)
🎤 Special Guest: Sveta Ben
👨‍🎤 Host: Poet Delphinov

This captivating event features performances where authors showcase their original works including poems, stories, pamphlets, and satire—improvisation is also welcomed! Just remember, no singing! 🎶

The audience plays a crucial role in determining the winners of this poetry competition—get ready for moments of laughter, intensity, and reflection. 🌈

Want to Participate?

Send a brief info about yourself along with 1-3 poetry samples in Russian (videos are welcome) to slam@panda-platforma.berlin.

If you write in English, German, or any other language, we’d love for you to participate as well—just send your samples and we’ll see if translation is possible! 🌍

Poetry Slam Rules:

1. Only original works of any genre are showcased on stage.
2. Performance time is limited to 5 minutes.
3. No music or sound design allowed.
4. Costumes and props are not permitted.
5. Performances may be solo, duo, or in groups.
6. An audience jury will judge performances.
7. Points are awarded on a 10-point scale.
8. The highest and lowest scores will be dropped.
9. The top participants move on to the next round.
10. All round winners will compete in the super finale. 🎉

The PANDA Poetry Slam 2026 consists of three qualifying rounds, culminating in the grand finale on December 12 at PANDA platforma. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of poetry!