21st Poetry Africa

16 - 21 Oct 2017
Poetry Festival

A select group of poets from South Africa and around the world will gather together for a week showcasing the face of present day spoken word and storytelling at the 21st Poetry Africa Festival.  Hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, Poetry Africa provides a space for intercultural exchange and dialogue by hosting an extensive community outreach programme with poetry readings, performances and workshops in community centres, campuses and also participate in a programme of visits to schools across Durban to share ideas about poetry.