Europe’s vast range of literary events includes some of the oldest and most venerated in the world. Use the search menu below to find events across the continent.
Sardam is an interdisciplinary literature festival in September, which is open to all kinds of literary innovation and experimentation. Taking place in Nicosia annually since 2013, it wants to present literature in out-of-the-box ways with performances, readings, and workshops. Authors can participate by following the annual open call and or via an direct invitation.
The Open Up Festival is placed in Nicosia since 2019. This multi-dimensional arts festival features exhibitions, performances, discussions, lectures, and video installations, as well as various art activites, music, screenings, parties, culinary events and workshops. Over the course of four days, it promotes talented artist and writers from Cyprus, Finland, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Spain, and France, who are not yet able to present their work at a local or European level.
Based on the idea that poetry is the origin of everything, the Poetry Moves International Festival aims to strenghen the ties between poetry and other art forms like music, exhibitions, contemporary dance, and more. The theme of the first festival, held in October 2023, was Women’s World Poetry.
Established in 2013, the International Literary Festival, held in Nicosia, focuses on the intercultural promotion of literature and the use of language. Reflecting Cyprus‘ unique position between Europe, Asia and Africa, it hosts poets, writers, and artists from all over the world every two years in November. The purpose is to support and respect all languages.
Taking place in Nicosia every October for two days, the Bookfest offers literary and musical events, performances, competitions, and workshops for adults and children. Every year, a different country is featured as the guest of honour, and introduced and celebrated through a variety of events, promoting its culture.
Launched in 2022, this annual fair seeks to stimulate the local book industry and draw international attention to Cypriotic literature and books. The event aims to be recognized as a cultural guide in the region, organizing special conferences and events for translators, agents, academics, booksellers and other literary professionals, as well as book lovers.
