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.
European School Brussels II
20th November, 11:15-12:50
The European School Brussels II – EEB2 will host a dedicated reading event for their students of the Latvian section with Latvian author, and 2024 EUPL nominee, Daīna Tabuna. The reading will be followed by a discussion revolved around the author’s works, including the EUPL nominated Raganas (Witches).
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.
Stories & Jukebox (Bozar)
20th November, doors open at 18:30, 19:30 start of the performance (in English)
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!
Discover Icelandic Literature at Librebook
20th November, 19:00 (in English)
Don't miss a chance to meet the EUPL special mention María Elísabet Bragadóttir from Iceland. You'll have a chance to hear María Elísabet read excerpts from her work, including the EUPL-nominated book Sápufuglinn. The reading will be followed by an interview with the author.
If you'd like to hear more, come to Librebook, at Chau. de Wavre 128, Ixelles.
Literarni večer s Tino Vrščaj (Literary evening with Tina Vrščaj, in Slovene)
20th November, 19:30-20:30
Cultural Creative Corner is organizing a literary evening with the Slovene author Tina Vrščaj. The audience will get a chance to discuss Tina's novel Na klancu, her creative process and her love of literature, music and her family.
Tina Vrščaj, an award-winning Slovene writer, received a special mention from the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) in 2023.
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register and find out more by following the link.
Discover European Literature at Coin Culture ULB (in English)
21st November, 12:00-13:00
Don’t miss the chance to meet European Union Prize for Literature laureates Gabriela Ruivo (Portugal), and Raluca Nagy (Romania) in Coin Culture at ULB (Campus Solbosch).
Join us on November 21st at 12:00 for a lunch time feeding the senses: live readings in original languages by the authors themselves, who will also curate the music of the encounter, premises for engaging exchanges.
In cooperation with Faculté de Lettres, Traduction et Communication, Coin Culture and Centro de Língua Portuguesa Camões IP Bruxelas.
Find out more here.
Carte Blanche tours (House of European History)
21st November, 12:15-13:00
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 register here 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.
Serata Ta' Qari Ma’ Aleks Farrugia (Reading Evening with Aleks Farrugia, in Maltese)
22nd November, 18:30
The embassy of the Republic of Malta in Brussels is organizing a literary evening with the Maltese author Aleks Farrugia. The audience will get a chance to hear from the author and discuss Aleks’ novel Ir-Re Borg, as well as his literary inspirations and interests.
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register and find out more by emailing events.brussels@gov.mt . Please note that the event will be held in Maltese. The event will be held in rue Archimede 25.
Book Launch: Vila Fazanka by Bojan Krivokapić
22nd November, 19:30 (in Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian)
Serbian club and cultural center KRUG is hosting an event with Bojan Krivokapić, a book launch of his Vila Fazanka. Bilja Stajić and Uroš
Bojan will be joined by special guests, authors Bilja Stajić and Uroš Miloradović from Vienna, his creative writing students. The three of them will be performing in an open mic, weaving together poetry and prose. Afterwards, the duo Mika Kostić and Branko Jovanovnić will join them with a music performance.
The event will be held at GC Elzenhof. Find out more and register here.
We want to thank all of our partners in helping us organize the events celebrating the anniversary of the prize!
