European Writers' Festival 2026

The festival will take place from 16-17 May, 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.

UCL European Institute will support the Festival through the provision of student volunteers, session-chairing and a link to the European Literary London Writer in Residence programme.