European Literature Night 2026

Dive into a night of captivating stories and voices from across Europe, perfect for book lovers and curious minds alike!
About this Event

For one evening, New York becomes a meeting place for some of Europe’s most compelling literary voices.

European Literature Night is an annual celebration of contemporary European literature, bringing together acclaimed authors, translators, publishers, and readers to discover new writing from across the continent. Through literature in translation, ELN opens a window onto different cultures, experiences, and perspectives while creating new connections between European writers and American audiences.

Presented by Czech Center New York and EUNIC New York, this year’s edition brings together writers from 14 European countries for an evening of literature, conversation, and exchange at the Ukrainian Institute of America.

Whether you are a passionate reader, a literary professional, or simply curious to discover new voices, European Literature Night offers a unique opportunity to encounter contemporary European writing in the heart of New York City.

Participating Authors

Austria — Tanja Paar
Belgium / Flanders — Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem
Czech Republic — Petra Hůlová
Estonia — Carolina Pihelgas
Germany — Michael Lentz
Ireland — Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
Italy — Nadia Terranova
Lithuania — Marius Burokas
The Netherlands — Raoul de Jong
Poland — Mikołaj Łoziński
Portugal — paulA neves
Spain — Sara Cordón
Switzerland — Laura Vogt
Ukraine — Mark Andryczyk

Presented by participating members and partners of EUNIC New York.

Program
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Ukrainian Institute of America
5:30 PM — Doors Open
6 PM — European Literature Night Begins
6 – 10 PM — Book Sale
6:30 – 8:30 PM — PEN America–Moderated Panels
6:30 – 9:00 PM — Author Readings & Conversations
9 PM — Book Signing & Reception

You will find full program with timing in the events agenda at the bottom of this page.

Partners

European Literature Night 2026 is a collaborative project bringing together European cultural institutes, consulates, diplomatic missions, and literary organizations in New York.

Participating institutions:

Instituto Cervantes New York · Austrian Cultural Forum New York · Estonian Ministry of Culture · Consulate General of Sweden · Goethe-Institut New York · Lithuanian Cultural Institute · Italian Cultural Institute of New York · Consulate General of Belgium / Delegation of Flanders to the USA · Czech Center New York · Consulate General of Switzerland · Instituto Camões / Consulate General of Portugal · Polish Cultural Institute New York · Consulate General of Ireland · Consulate General of Sweden · Consulate General of the Netherlands · Ukrainian Institute of America · Consulate General of Denmark · Villa Albertine – French Institute for Culture and Education

In partnership with:

PEN America · The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA)

With the support of:

Delegation of the European Union to the United States

Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM
European Literature Night Begins
🕑: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Book Sale

Info: A curated selection of books by participating ELN authors will be available for purchase throughout the evening, in collaboration with Villa Albertine.

PEN America–Moderated Panels
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
BREAKING THE MOLD

Info: Concert Room, 2nd Floor
Michael Lentz · Sara Cordón · Mark Andryczyk · Raoul de Jong
Moderated by Sabir Sultan, PEN America

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
RESILIENCE & WHAT THE EARTH REVEALS

Info: Parlor Room, 1st Floor
Carolina Pihelgas · paulA neves · Nadia Terranova

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
EUROPE’S HAUNTED CENTURY

Info: Concert Room, 2nd Floor
Marius Burokas · Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin · Mikołaj Łoziński · Tanja Paar

Author Readings & Conversations
6:30–7:00 PM

Info: Marius Burokas · Lithuania · Library Room, 3rd Floor /
Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin · Ireland · Gallery, 4th Floor /
Mikołaj Łoziński · Poland · Park Room, 4th Floor

7:00–7:30 PM

Info: Tanja Paar · Austria · Library Room, 3rd Floor /
Carolina Pihelgas · Estonia · Gallery, 4th Floor /
paulA neves · Portugal · Park Room, 4th Floor

7:30–8:00 PM

Info: Petra Hůlová · Czech Republic · Library Room, 3rd Floor /
Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem · Belgium / Flanders · Gallery, 4th Floor /
Laura Vogt · Switzerland · Park Room, 4th Floor

8:00–8:30 PM

Info: Michael Lentz · Germany · Library Room, 3rd Floor /
Sara Cordón · Spain · Gallery, 4th Floor /
Raoul de Jong · The Netherlands · Park Room, 4th Floor

8:30–9:00 PM

Info: Mark Andryczyk · Ukraine · Library Room, 3rd Floor /
Nadia Terranova · Italy · Park Room, 4th Floor

🕑: 09:00 PM
Book Signing & Reception

Info: Concert Room, 2nd Floor
Meet the participating authors, have your books signed, and join us for a closing reception celebrating European literature, translation, and the connections created across languages and borders.

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
IN THE LAND OF WOMEN

Info: Parlor Room, 1st Floor
Petra Hůlová · Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem · Laura Vogt
Moderated by Lily Philpott