Dead or Alive Poetry Slam in Stuttgart

This competitive spoken-word event brings the energy of a poetry slam to Stuttgart, where poets perform original work before a live audience and a panel of judges. Attendees can expect an evening of powerful performances judged on both content and delivery, with the audience encouraged to react vocally through clapping, snapping, and stomping.

The format follows classic slam traditions: five judges selected from the audience score each poet, with the highest and lowest scores dropped. Poets compete in multiple rounds, often in an elimination structure, and props, costumes, and music are typically forbidden. The atmosphere is lively and interactive.

Rooted in the global poetry slam movement that began in Chicago in the 1980s, this event offers a platform for both emerging and established voices. The competition is open to all who wish to compete, given the number of slots available.