As we in Europe are once again shaken to the core by conflict and upheaval, the second European Writers’ Festival builds on the success of the 2023 festival and addresses the theme of Transformation, hoping to demonstrate that community, debate, entertainment and storytelling can unite us in creating hope and positive transformation. Even bigger, better and braver, the 2024 European Writers' Festival is a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the best European prose and poetry in one star-studded weekend. Meet the full line-up here: http://europeanwriters.co.uk/writers/ and read the festival brochure here.

Rosie Goldsmith, Artistic Director of the European Writers’ Festival, said:

“The European Writers’ Festival is unique in the UK. No other UK festival can boast so many writers from so many countries of Europe, enjoying the enthusiasm and specialist support of so many Europhile organisations and partners. This is a unique opportunity to hear some of the best European prose and poetry in English translation, to share ideas and to ensure that the active cultural networks and exchanges between Britain and Europe continue to thrive as we forge new paths and tackle the challenges of our times.”

The Festival is organised by the European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC) London in partnership with the European Literature Network and the British Library, and with the support of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the United Kingdom (more about the partners here).
 

EUROPEAN WRITERS’ FESTIVAL PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Day 1: SATURDAY 18th May 2024

10:30: Doors open

11:00: OPENING SESSION: Europe Transformed

12:45: Changing Gears

14:30: Transformation through Translation

16:15: Change and Conflict

18:00:  CLOSING SESSION: Special guest ANDREY KURKOV in conversation

Day 2: SUNDAY 19th May 2024

11:30:  Doors open

12:00: OPENING SESSION: Transforming Historical Narratives

13:30: Beyond Belief: Breaking Boundaries

15:00: Europe on the Move

16:30: CLOSING SESSION: The New Europeans

See the full programme and reserve your place - we look forward to having you with us!