Austrian Poetry Celebration :
June Thursday 26th 2025
Austrian Cultural Forum, London
7pm : Free, but ticketed

28 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PQ.

A highlight of every European Poetry Festival; an event to celebrate one of the continent’s most dynamic and original literary scenes with the visit of Austrian poets Mira Magdalena Sickinger and Katarína Krupičková. These remarkable writers visit London to present new collaborations of poetry and performance, made for the night, with British compatriots, ably supported by many poets visiting the festival also collaborating. Always atmospheric in the remarkable environs of the Austrian Cultural Forum, this will be a brilliant and memorable evening of live literature. Featuring

  • Katarína Krupičková and SJ Fowler

  • Mira Magdalena Sickinger and poet to be announced

  • Lydia Steinbacher and Miruna Fulgeanu

  • Michael O’Mahony and Michael O’Mahony

  • Revital Cohen and Tuur Van Balen

  • Melanie Hyo-In Han and poet to be announced

  • Ferdinand Jonsson and more poets to be announced


The Austrian Cultural Forum has been a remarkable partner for the European Poetry Festival, championing our work since it’s inception. Below, the sold out nights that have welcomed Austrian poets to London are available to view, with all performances documented.

2024 europeanpoetryfestival.com/austria24

2023 europeanpoetryfestival.com/austria23

2022 europeanpoetryfestival.com/austria22

2020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmUylSMGNrw

2018, 2019, 2021 europeanpoetryfestival.com/austria