Festival of European Literature in Tirana (FELT) is coming! 2-6 December 2025

FELT, the Festival of European Literature in Tirana, celebrates European literary voices, bringing together renowned authors, translators, and readers from across Europe.

Organised by the EU Delegation to Albania in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture and various EU Member States embassies in Albania, FELT returns for its second edition with an even richer programme, welcoming more writers from Ireland,Austria/Germany/Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy and Poland. Through readings, discussions, artistic performances and interactive sessions, the festival continues to encourage dialogue on contemporary literature while highlighting themes of identity, history, and societal change.

Building on the success of its first edition, FELT is growing into an annual tradition that strengthens cultural exchange and promotes the power of storytelling in shaping understanding and inclusivity.