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Episode 768 - POETRY SLAM 2026 AT REYKJAVÍK CITY LIBRARY

Today on RÚV English Radio, the poetry slam hitting the capital in just over a week!

Poetry Slam 2026 comes to Grófin on February 6, which is also Museum Night. Jón Magnús Arnarsson is one of this year's judges and a former Poetry Slam champion.

But what is a "poetry slam"? Jón explained, and demonstrated, to Darren.

And if you want to take part - you have until this Sunday (February 1) to register: https://borgarbokasafn.is/en/poetry-slam

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30. jan. 2026

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