1st Athens International Literature Festival (AILF)

The Athens International Literature Festival debuts at Technopolis from March 27–29, 2026. This three-day celebration brings together world-renowned authors, Nobel and Booker prize winners, journalists, and activists for a series of provocative discussions on the most urgent topics in literature and society today.

Program Highlights

The festival features a stellar international lineup exploring identity, gendered violence, the rise of the far-right, and the future of reading in the digital age. Key participants include:

• Nobel & Booker Winners: László Krasznahorkai, Paul Lynch, David Szalay, and Nicole Krauss.

• Featured Voices: Kevin Barry, Selva Almada, Katharina Volckmer, and activist Lilian Thuram.

• Special Events: Masterclasses with Paul Lynch and Nicole Krauss, book signings at the "Old Retorts" venue, and a tribute to Athenian chronicler Menis Koumandareas.

Quick Schedule

• Friday: Opening talks on resistance and political anxiety (18:00 – 21:00).

• Saturday: Full day of panels on femicide, Dark Europe, and book clubs (12:00 – 20:00).

• Sunday: Discussions on AI, cinema vs. literature, and deconstructing racial identity (14:00 – 20:00).

You can take a look at the fulle schedule HERE and on the AILF website!

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