When does the event start?

The Poetry Slam starts on 21.08.2026 at 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:00 PM.

How long does the evening last?

The event is scheduled for about 2 hours.

Will the reading take place outdoors?

Yes, the summer garden edition is planned as an open-air format. In bad weather, the event will move indoors to the Comma hall.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the city of Gera describes COMMA as suitable for visitors with mobility impairments; the main entrance is accessible.

What is the best way to get to COMMA?

The easiest way is by public transport to the Südbahnhof stop. It is also easily accessible on foot at Heinrichstraße 47.

Is there information about the ticket price?

No specific ticket price is mentioned in the verified sources. The price remains open.

Summery Word Art Transforming Gera into a Literary Evening under the Open Sky

Name: POETRY SLAM - Summer Garden Edition
Start: 2026-08-21T21:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-21T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Clubzentrum COMMA

Poetry Slam under the Open Sky: A Summer Evening for Language, Rhythm, and Immediate Presence

The POETRY SLAM - Summer Garden Edition brings poetic word art to the summer garden of the Clubzentrum COMMA in Gera on 21.08.2026 starting at 7:00 PM. The evening is designed as an open-air reading with stage energy, audience proximity, and literary competition tension; in case of bad weather, the format will move indoors to the Comma hall. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the duration is about 2 hours. ([ticketshop-thueringen.de](https://www.ticketshop-thueringen.de/event/poetry-slam-sommergarten-edition/40207/))

The Atmosphere: Summer Light, Voice, Immediate Impact

Those who experience Poetry Slam live are not just looking for texts but an evening where language becomes a physical presence. In the summer garden at Heinrichs, this reading atmosphere is created: a balmy evening, a drink in hand, the stage close enough to experience every pause, every punchline, and every change of expression. The event format thrives on precision, timing, and the literary quality of the performance. ([ticketshop-thueringen.de](https://www.ticketshop-thueringen.de/event/poetry-slam-sommergarten-edition/40207/))

The Literary Format: Competition, Performance, and Audience Dialogue

The Poetry Slam combines poetry, short prose, and performative language into a cultural event that goes far beyond the classic reading. Especially in Gera, where the COMMA has been regarded for decades as a culmination point of the free cultural scene and also hosts readings, cabaret, and experimental formats, this evening unfolds its special authority. According to the announcement, the event connects to the Thuringian State Championships in Poetry Slam and continues the literary tone of the summer. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungshaeuser/comma-das-clubzentrum?utm_source=openai))

Location with Character: The COMMA Gera

The Clubzentrum COMMA is located at Heinrichstraße 47 in 07545 Gera and is, according to the city of Gera, well accessible by public transport. The Südbahnhof stop is in close proximity, the main entrance is accessible, and the venue is suitable for visitors with mobility impairments. As a venue, COMMA stands for urban culture, talent, encounter, and an open evening character. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/veranstaltungshaeuser/comma-das-clubzentrum/kontakt?utm_source=openai))

Accessibility and Practical Information

For wheelchair users and guests with severe disabilities, special information applies according to Ticketshop Thüringen: Accompanying persons receive free entry when the corresponding tickets are booked together. Additionally, the city of Gera provides information about accessible access and good connectivity by public transport and on foot. This makes the evening planable and inclusive. ([ticketshop-thueringen.de](https://www.ticketshop-thueringen.de/event/poetry-slam-sommergarten-edition/40207/))

Conclusion: This summer garden edition of the Poetry Slam promises an evening of linguistic power, audience proximity, and open-air atmosphere. Those who love literary energy, spontaneous punchlines, and performative texts will experience one of the liveliest places of contemporary literature in Gera. Be there live and transform summer into words. ([ticketshop-thueringen.de](https://www.ticketshop-thueringen.de/event/poetry-slam-sommergarten-edition/40207/))