Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan

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Arts & CultureAbidjan
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitions01 Themed editions: each Babi Slam is built
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan in Abidjan

Abidjan's flagship spoken-word event is Babi Slam, an international slam poetry festival created by the collective Au Nom Du Slam, bringing performers from Cote d'Ivoire, Togo, France and other francophone countries together for workshops, open stages and a headline Slam Night. Editions run on social themes, such as climate change in 2023, and the festival connects to a year-round slam scene supported by venues like the Institut francais.

Abidjan has an active, internationally connected slam poetry scene, and its flagship event is Babi Slam, an international slam festival created by the collective Au Nom Du Slam.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

01 Themed editions: each Babi Slam is built around a social issue, such as climate change and water management in its seventh edition

02

The mystery stays covered

02 Regional reach: performers travel from Togo, France and other francophone countries to share stages with Ivorian slammers

03

The city starts moving

03 Year-round scene: regular slam nights at venues including the Institut francais de Cote d'Ivoire feed performers into the festival

04

The water draws everyone in

04 Intimate scale: audiences are sized for close listening rather than large concert crowds

05

The old stones answer

05 Advocacy role: the collective ANDS promotes Ivorian slam internationally beyond the festival itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The consistent thread is Au Nom Du Slam's practice of building each Babi Slam edition around a social-issue theme

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using competitive spoken word to push performers toward engaged writing rather than pure showmanship

The sacred route

Living ritual

a format the collective has kept across multiple editions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan, plan transport around the exact Abidjan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing is fine; this is an intimate, seated spoken-word event rather than a dress-up occasion, so comfort matters more than style.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan, stay near the part of Abidjan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["fr"] · XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.35 N, 4.00 WOpen in Google Maps

Abidjan, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

Nearest airportABJ — Félix-Houphouët-Boigny
TransportFor Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan, plan transport around the exact Abidjan venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan, stay near the part of Abidjan you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan?

Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Slam et Poesie d'Abidjan take place?

The festival is listed in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Abidjan, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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