L/OST POETRY in Cottbus: Three days of word art in the Old Sailcloth Factory
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L/OST POETRY: When a factory hall becomes a stage for poetry
In the heart of Cottbus, the Old Sailcloth Factory transforms from July 16 to 18, 2026, into a place where word art, music, and performance meet. The L/OST POETRY FESTIVAL brings together international voices and makes a clear statement for cultural exchange, solidarity, and contemporary literature in public space.
A festival between industrial charm and word art
The special power of this format lies in its space: an empty factory hall that does not serve as a backdrop but becomes part of the literary experience itself. Between rough architecture and a vibrant reading atmosphere, encounters arise that make poetry not only audible but also physically tangible. Strings, beats, spoken word, and rap open a multifaceted field in which reading, performance, and musical intervention reinforce each other.
International perspectives, local resonance
The festival brings together artistic positions from East Germany, East Belgium, Poland, Ukraine, the USA, and the Czech Republic. Thus, the event becomes more than just a program point on the calendar: it is an author encounter in the broader sense, a cultural dialogue across borders. The Spoken Word Academy creates a place with this project where young people experience language as an expression of attitude, identity, and participation.
Spoken Word as a cultural counterproposal
The connection of word art and social commitment shapes the dramaturgical quality of the festival. Workshops and performances promote creative self-empowerment and make it clear why contemporary literature is so closely linked to societal discourse today. Especially in times of political tensions, the festival gains its special significance: as a stage for listening, exchange, and an open literary public.
What visitors can expect
Those who experience L/OST POETRY do not get a static reading format but a lively literature festival with attitude. The audience can expect an intense, sensual, and inspiring atmosphere in which language remains not decorative but unfolds its impact. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to experience poetry, performance, and cultural relevance in an extraordinary setting.
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