Flanders Poetry Celebration
June Thursday 19th 2025
Flanders House, London.
Free, but ticketed : 7pm

1A Cavendish Square. W1G 0LD.

Three Flemish poets visit London to present brand new collaborations made with British counterparts, just for this special night of ‘Camarade’ collaborative poetry. Celebrating the remarkable contemporary Flemish literary scene and exploring both literary and experimental poetry, this event is held in the beautiful environs of Flanders House, in the heart of London. The event will open with solo readings by Lies Gallez, Tijl Nuyts and Astrid Haerens, followed by new collaborations featuring:

  • Lies Gallez and Mischa Foster Poole

  • Tijl Nuyts and James Wilkes

  • Astrid Haerens and poet to be announced

  • Elif Duygu and Eleanor Wilders

  • Livia Franchini and poet to be announced

  • Tony White and more to be announced

This event is generously supported by Flanders Literature and The Embassy of Belgium: Delegation of Flanders. Curated by SJ Fowler with thanks to Patrick Peeters.


This is the fourth year of superb Flemish Poetry Celebrations at the festival. To see our previous events, and all the performances, please click the links below.

2024 europeanpoetryfestival.com/flanders24

2023 europeanpoetryfestival.com/flanders23

2022 europeanpoetryfestival.com/flanders22