On 21st November, the EUPL Consortium is organising a celebration event for all the authors nominated in the 5th cycle of the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL, 2022-2024). Organised on the back of the Prize’s 15th edition, this event aims to be a literary event spotlighting the richness and diversity of European literature.
In addition to this so-called ‘main event’, which will take place at the Flagey cultural centre, the consortium is pairing up each author present with one of our partners through Brussels, in order to organise satellite events, where they will all be able to meet with the local audience.
20 authors nominated for the Prize between 2022 and 2024 have positively answered the invitation.
You can find below our list of partners, as well as more information for the satellite events they are organising in the margins of our Flagey celebrations.
Stories & Jukebox (Bozar)
20th November, doors open at 18:30, 19:30 start of the performance
Experience an unforgettable evening of storytelling and music on November 20th at Bozar’s stunning Rotonde Bertouille hall. Four EUPL nominees and laureates—Deniz Utlu (Germany), Gaea Schoeters (Belgium), Todor P. Todorov (Bulgaria), and Lusine Kharatyan (Armenia)—will bring their works to life through a special performance blending literature and live music.
Titled Stories and Jukebox, this immersive event will transport you to fictional worlds where music enhances each story. On stage, musician and DJ Pierre de Mûelenaere, will guide the audience through this captivating audio journey. An evening of music and literature imagined and moderated by Belgian author and comedian Isabelle Wéry.
Don’t miss this chance to experience literature in a whole new way and register here!
Carte Blanche tours (House of European History)
21st November, 12:15-13:0
Immerse yourself in history over lunchtime with a unique "carte blanche" tour at the House of European History, led by three exceptional EUPL nominees—Sabina Jakubowska (Poland), Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin (Ireland), and Jeff Schinker (Luxembourg).
The three authors will take you on a personal journey through the museum’s exhibitions, sharing their chosen artifacts, historical periods, and insights that connect their literary works to Europe's rich past.
Tours will be conducted in Polish (Sabina), English (Tadgh), and French (Jeff). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore history and literature through the eyes of acclaimed writers!
No registration is necessary, you can find more information here.
Fifteen Years of European Stories, Main celebration event (Flagey)
21st November, doors open at 18:30, official opening at 19:00
Join us for a celebration of European literature as the EUPL Consortium honours the authors nominated in the 5th cycle of the European Union Prize for Literature (2022-2024). Held at Flagey’s iconic Studio 4, this event will mark the 15th edition of the EUPL and offers a unique literary experience, spotlighting the richness and diversity of our continent’s literature.
The evening starts on Flagey’s main iconic stage, the Studio 4, with a warm welcome from our master of ceremony, followed by group presentations where authors share their personal ‘European stories.’ Afterward, the conversation deepens in breakout rooms, allowing for intimate discussions and cultural exchange between authors and the audience.
Don't miss this opportunity for lively discussions and cultural exchange! Please email axelmuller@euprizeliterature if you wish to take part in the event.
European School Brussels III
22nd November, 11:00-13:00
The European School Brussels III – EEB3 will host a dedicated reading event for their students with Sholeh Rezazadeh (the Netherlands), Ilija Đurović (Montenegro), Iva Pezuashvili (Georgia) and Slađana Nina Perković (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Organized for around 80 students with various linguistic backgrounds, the reading will be conducted in English and spotlight the EUPL authors’ nominated titles. This is a unique opportunity for young readers to explore powerful stories from across Europe and meet the authors who wrote them.
Closed event for the school students only.
We want to thank all of our partners in helping us organize the events celebrating the anniversary of the prize!
