When does the event start?

Doors open at 19:00, the show starts at 20:00.

What is the admission fee?

The ticket price is 12 euros plus fees.

Where does the poetry slam take place?

At Salon 3SEIN, Große Bleiche 60-62 in Mainz.

Is there music and spoken word?

Yes, the program combines poetry slam with music and spoken word.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the event takes place in Salon 3SEIN and thus indoors.

Who performs at Wild Words?

Poets from the German-speaking scene and exciting newcomers are expected.

Wild Words Mainz ignites the power of spoken literature at Salon 3SEIN

Name: Wild Words Mainz – Poetry Slam at Salon 3SEIN
Start: 2026-12-15T21:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-16T00:00:00+01:00
Location: Salon 3SEIN

Wild Words Mainz: A Poetry Slam that electrifies language art and stage

In Salon 3SEIN, a literary experience unfolds in December 2026, uniquely combining word, rhythm, and closeness to the audience. Wild Words Mainz – Poetry Slam at Salon 3SEIN brings together the best poets from the German-speaking scene, exciting newcomers, music, and spoken word in an atmosphere that stands for direct author encounters and an intense reading atmosphere.

Word art with competitive tension

Poetry slam presents literature in its most immediate form: lively, pointed, surprising. On stage, punchlines meet depth, linguistic precision meets performative energy. This is where the special cultural power of this format lies. Those who listen here experience no distanced reading but an open stage where narratives, language art, and contemporary literature wrestle with each other.

Salon 3SEIN as a stage with closeness

The Salon 3SEIN at Große Bleiche 60-62 creates the perfect setting for this. The atmosphere feels intimate, urban, and concentrated. The proximity between the audience and the performers enhances every punchline, every twist, every quiet moment before the applause. This is particularly evident in poetry slam, creating the tension that makes literature not only readable but physically palpable.

An evening for literature lovers, scene connoisseurs, and the curious

The Wild Words series has stood for poetry slams, spoken word shows, and readings in Mainz and Wiesbaden since 1999. This continuity also shapes the evening at Salon 3SEIN: it combines scene expertise with open accessibility. For visitors, this means a mix of competitive literature, musical accents, and an evening that straddles the line between a club feeling and a literary event.

Conclusion: Language, stage, and modernity in direct encounter

Wild Words Mainz promises an evening full of literary quality, scenic presence, and captivating performances. Those who want to experience contemporary literature not just as reading but live will find the ideal setting here. A visit is worthwhile for all who appreciate word art in direct contact with the audience.