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Festival 2026

EARLY BIRD TICKETS - Second wave

Early Bird tickets

The Early Bird holiday sale has begun!

December is here and so is the ideal moment to choose a meaningful holiday gift. The 56th Poetry International Festival will take place on 4, 5, 6 and 7 June 2026 in Rotterdam and our second wave of Early Bird passe-partouts is now available. This holiday release offers a seasonal price for three full festival days in June. Please note that tickets for the opening program on 4 June are not included in the passe-partout.

We look forward to welcoming you next June. For now we wish you a relaxed and festive holiday season!

 

FAQ

 

Are Early Bird tickets refundable or exchangeable?

Early Bird tickets are final and non refundable.

 

What does the Early Bird passe partout include?

A passe-partout gives access to all festival days on 5, 6 and 7 June 2026. Please note: tickets for the opening program on 4 June are not included.

 

Will there be more ticket options later on?

Yes. As we move into later phases of ticket sales, additional ticket types will be introduced. Promotions may change throughout the season but this holiday Early Bird price will not return.

 

When will the program be announced?

Program details will be shared closer to the festival. Early Bird tickets are available before any names or themes are released.

 

Can I buy more than one Early Bird ticket?

Yes. Passe-partouts are a strong option for holiday gifting or for planning your festival visit with others!

 

Is the festival accessible for deaf and hard of hearing visitors?

Yes. The Sunday program is created in collaboration with the deaf and hard of hearing community. More information will be shared when the full program is announced.

 

Will there be accessibility information for the other festival days?

Yes. Full accessibility details for all venues and events will be shared when the program is released.

 

See how the last edition went: 55th Poetry International Festival

Sponsors
Gemeente Rotterdam
Nederlands Letterenfonds
V Fonds
Fonds21
VSB fonds
Maatschappij tot Nut van ’t Algemeen
Volkskracht
Literatuur Vlaanderen
DigitAll
Ambassade van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden in Suriname
Erasmusstichting
Stichting Van Beuningen Peterich-fonds
Prins Bernhard cultuurfonds
Lira fonds
Versopolis
J.E. Jurriaanse
Gefinancierd door de Europese Unie
Elise Mathilde Fonds
Stichting Verzameling van Wijngaarden-Boot
Veerhuis
VDM
College Fine and applied arts - University Illinois
Rotterdam festivals