European Writers Festival 2026

Following the success of its inaugural editions in 2023 and 2024, the European Writers’ Festival returns for its third edition in 2026, now established as a biennial event. This year’s festival promises to expand and evolve, bringing together a new constellation of distinguished authors from across Europe.

The festival will take place from May 15 to 17, 2026, at the British Library in London, featuring two full days of panels, performances, and discussions. Organised by EUNIC London in partnership with the European Literature Network and the British Library, with support from the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom, the event will showcase a diverse lineup of authors who will engage audiences on pressing contemporary issues.

Building on the tradition of the 2024 edition—which brought together 30 authors from countries including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and the UK—the 2026 festival will continue to foster dialogue and understanding through the written word.

Stay tuned for the full program and lineup of authors as we celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of European literature!

Check out the previous edition here.