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. Don’t miss this chance to experience literature in a whole new way!
House of European History Carte Blanche tour
Thursday November 21st, 12:15-13:00 at the House of European History
On November 21st, 2024, immerse yourself in history 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).
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, English, and French. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore history and literature through the eyes of acclaimed writers!
Fifteen Years of European Stories
Thursday, November 21st, doors open at 18:30, official opening at 19:00
Join us on November 21st for a celebration of European literature as the EUPL Consortium honors 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 European 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!
European school Brussels III
Friday, 22nd November at 11:00-13:00
The European School Brussels III – EEB3 will host a reading event with Sholeh Rezazadeh (the Netherlands), Ilija Đurović (Montenegro), Iva Pezuashvili (Georgia), Slađana Nina Perković (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The school will organize a reading for around 80 students with various linguistic backgrounds. The reading will be conducted in English. The featured books include I know a mountain that is waiting for me (Ik ken een berg die op me wacht) by Sholeh Rezazadeh, Ilija Đurović’s Sampas, Iva Pezuashvili’s A Garbage Chute (ბუნკერი), and Slađana Nina Perković’s In the Ditch (U jarku). This is a unique opportunity for young readers to explore powerful stories from across Europe.
