European Literature Night returns to Liebling Haus at 29 Idelson Street on October 20-21, 2026. The fifth edition, titled “The Flight of the Story”, brings together readings in Hebrew, live music, short films and conversations. Admission is free.
Israeli actors will read stories by European writers exploring travel, migration, distance and belonging. Discussions and creative workshops will accompany the readings.
The first evening begins on Tuesday, October 20, at 7pm with a welcome drink and opening remarks. Tehila Hakimi will speak with Oded Wolkstein and Rita Kogan about translation into and from European languages. Short-film screenings, live music and a late-night illustration workshop are also part of that evening’s program.
The event is organized with the EU Delegation to Israel and European cultural institutes and embassies, including the Goethe-Institut, Czech Centre, Polish Institute, Instituto Cervantes and Italian Cultural Institute.
