An annual celebration of contemporary European literature, featuring author readings, panel discussions, book signings, and conversations on the power of stories to connect us across languages and borders.
RSVPFor 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, The Trembling World
Belgium / Flanders — Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem, Daughter of Doom
Czech Republic — Petra Hůlová, The Long Version
Estonia — Carolina Pihelgas, The Cut Line
Germany — Michael Lentz, Schattenfroh
Ireland — Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin, Madame Lazare
Italy — Nadia Terranova, The Night Trembles
Lithuania — Marius Burokas, The Seismograph
The Netherlands — Raoul de Jong, Jaguarman
Poland — Mikołaj Łoziński, My Name is Stramer
Portugal — paulA neves, Passaic
Spain — Sara Cordón, For Spanish, Press 2
Switzerland — Laura Vogt, Woman, Idle
Ukraine — Mark Andryczyk, translator of Yuri Andrukhovych’s Radio Night
Presented by participating members and partners of EUNIC New York.
Program
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Ukrainian Institute of America
5:30 PM — Doors Open
6:00 PM — European Literature Night Begins
Throughout the evening, audiences can move between individual author readings and conversations and four thematic panel discussions moderated by PEN America. Each featured writer appears in a dedicated literary presentation as well as a moderated conversation.
PEN America–Moderated Panels
IN THE LAND OF WOMEN
6:30–7:30 PM | 1st Floor
Petra Hůlová · Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem · Laura Vogt
Moderated by literary arts curator and writer Lily Philpott.
BREAKING THE MOLD
6:30–7:30 PM | 2nd Floor
Michael Lentz · Sara Cordón · Mark Andryczyk · Raoul de Jong
Moderated by PEN America Director of Literary Programs, Sabir Sultan.
RESILIENCE & WHAT THE EARTH REVEALS
7:30–8:30 PM | 1st Floor
Carolina Pihelgas · paulA neves · Nadia Terranova
Moderated by PEN America Co-CEO Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf.
EUROPE’S HAUNTED CENTURY
7:30–8:30 PM | 2nd Floor
Marius Burokas · Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin · Mikołaj Łoziński · Tanja Paar
Moderated by Malcolm Tariq, PEN America’s Program Director for Prison and Justice Writing
Author Readings & Conversations
Running in parallel throughout the evening, participating writers will present their work in intimate reading sessions across the Ukrainian Institute of America. Each session offers an opportunity to hear directly from the author through a reading from their featured work, followed by conversation and audience Q&A.
6:30–7:00 PM
Marius Burokas · Lithuania · 3rd Floor
Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin · Ireland · 4th Floor
Mikołaj Łoziński · Poland · 4th Floor
7:00–7:30 PM
Tanja Paar · Austria · 3rd Floor
Carolina Pihelgas · Estonia · 4th Floor
paulA neves · Portugal · 4th Floor
7:30–8:00 PM
Petra Hůlová · Czech Republic · 3rd Floor
Jean-Claude van Rijckeghem · Belgium / Flanders · 4th Floor
Laura Vogt · Switzerland · 4th Floor
8:00–8:30 PM
Michael Lentz · Germany · 3rd Floor
Sara Cordón · Spain · 4th Floor
Raoul de Jong · The Netherlands · 4th Floor
8:30–9:00 PM
Mark Andryczyk · Ukraine · 3rd Floor
Nadia Terranova · Italy · 4th Floor
Book Sale
A curated selection of books by participating ELN authors will be available for purchase throughout the evening, in collaboration with Villa Albertine.
Book Signing & Reception
9 PM | 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.
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:
EUNIC New York Cluster · 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
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