Austrian Poetry Celebration :
June Thursday 25th 2026 : 7pm, Free
Austrian Cultural Forum, London

Tickets are free but must please be booked at link acflondon.org/events/european-poetry-festival-2026-austrian-poetry-celebration/ 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 Andreas Unterweger and Patricia Mathes. 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. This event will be as atmospheric and memorable as ever in the remarkable environs of the Austrian Cultural Forum. Featuring

  • Andreas Unterweger and James Knight

  • Patricia Mathes and Kate Wakeling 

  • Carla Lorenz and Michael Sutton

  • Amy Evans Bauer and Oli Evans

  • L Kiew and Laura Davis

  • Egidija Čiricaitė and Astrid Alben

  • Anna Ayanoglou and Jan Musil


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.

2025 europeanpoetryfestival.com/austria25

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