Poetry Africa, presented annually by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, is Durban’s premier international poetry festival each October.
The festival showcases Spoken Word and Published Poets through performances, panel discussions, school visits, open mics, book launches, and the slam jam competition. The 2025 theme, “Poetry: Architecture of Social Justice,” explores poetry as a powerful framework for equity, inclusion, and social transformation.
Event Details
Venue: Seabrookes Theatre,
Date: Until 11 October
Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: R200
Poetry Africa 2025 tickets are available online through Webtickets.
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