International Literature Festival Utrecht

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In November 2017, Utrecht was crowned UNESCO City of Literature. Having received this award in honour of the city’s rich literary history, it’s time for the next step: an international literature festival that lasts for a full two weeks. The International Literature Festival Utrecht (ILFU) will combine existing formulas for success for events such as the Night of Poetry with brand-new events. The first edition of this annual festival will take place from 15 – 29 September at various locations throughout Utrecht.

Start of the literary season
The new festival is being organised and produced by The H…

In November 2017, Utrecht was crowned UNESCO City of Literature. Having received this award in honour of the city’s rich literary history, it’s time for the next step: an international literature festival that lasts for a full two weeks. The International Literature Festival Utrecht (ILFU) will combine existing formulas for success for events such as the Night of Poetry with brand-new events. The first edition of this annual festival will take place from 15 – 29 September at various locations throughout Utrecht.

Start of the literary season
The new festival is being organised and produced by The House of Literature and offers a mixed programme, ranging from world classics to literary thrillers, young adult books and poetry. “Each year, around 45,000 books are published across various genres. We want to act as a guide, bringing the real gems from this vast array of books into the limelight,” Michaël Stoker, Director of The House of Literature, explains. “The festival promises to be a magnificent start to the literary season.” The ILFU kicks off on the opening of the cultural season in Utrecht, with highlights including a book market at Vredenburg Square, and culminates with The Night of Poetry. In the intervening weeks, there will be a multitude of performances by authors and poets, as well as musicians and playwrights.

When

  • At various locations throughout Utrecht.

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