The Nordic Contemporary Poetry Festival, also known as the Rolf Jakobsen Days, is an annual festival held in Hamar. The festival aims to promote poetry and brings together poets, literary enthusiasts and the public for a celebration of the diversity of poetry. The event lasts four days and includes a number of activities such as seminars, exhibitions and special events for children and young people.
The festival presents a varied program with the participation of renowned poets such as Ann Jäderlund and Gyrðir Elíasson. In addition to the literary events, the festival offers practical information for visitors, making it easier for anyone interested to participate. The Nordic Contemporary Poetry Festival serves as an important meeting place for poets and literary enthusiasts in the Nordic region, and helps to strengthen the connections between different cultural expressions.