RUHR(W)ORT - Poetry Slam in Duisburg-Ruhrort: Word art with audience jury
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An evening for linguistic art, tempo, and audience energy
At the RUHR(W)ORT - Poetry Slam, Das PLUS am Neumarkt in Duisburg-Ruhrort will transform on 17.10.2026 into a stage for poetry, comedy, and short stories. The evening focuses on an immediate reading atmosphere, clear rules, and the unique excitement of an audience jury. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/10/17/ruhrwort-poetry-slam-1-20261017/?cHash=d9cded731763a1f60620fe8bed96793f&utm_source=openai))
Word art in the harbor district
Six minutes of stage time, self-written texts, no props: The format condenses literary quality into voice, rhythm, and precision. Those who appreciate linguistic art, spoken word, and lively performance will experience a concentrated literary experience with direct proximity to the scene. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/10/17/ruhrwort-poetry-slam-1-20261017/?cHash=d9cded731763a1f60620fe8bed96793f&utm_source=openai))
A creative home at Neumarkt
Das PLUS am Neumarkt is considered a creative anchor in the Ruhrort harbor district and is supported by the Kreativquartier Ruhrort. The venue stands for an open understanding of culture, for encounters, and for events that bring literature from the traditional reading room into an urban, atmospheric space. ([kreativquartier-ruhrort.de](https://www.kreativquartier-ruhrort.de/?utm_source=openai))
Moderation, open stage, and vibrant scene
The evening is moderated and organized by experienced poetry slam performers Max Schmolke and Leon Hanke. Up-and-coming authors also get the chance for a special author encounter with open starting places, where text, attitude, and presence count equally. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/10/17/ruhrwort-poetry-slam-1-20261017/?cHash=d9cded731763a1f60620fe8bed96793f&utm_source=openai))
Admission and framework
Admission costs 5 euros at the box office; some ticket details also mention additional advance sale fees. The event runs from 19:00 to 21:00 and is ideal for a concentrated cultural evening in northern Duisburg. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/10/17/ruhrwort-poetry-slam-1-20261017/?cHash=d9cded731763a1f60620fe8bed96793f&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: RUHR(W)ORT - Poetry Slam promises an evening where literature is not only read but negotiated live. Those who want to experience strong voices, clever texts, and the immediate energy of a poetry slam should not miss this date in the harbor district. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/10/17/ruhrwort-poetry-slam-1-20261017/?cHash=d9cded731763a1f60620fe8bed96793f&utm_source=openai))
Official channels of Kreativquartier Ruhrort:
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- Website: https://www.kreativquartier-ruhrort.de/
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