Swiss Poetry Celebration:
July wednesday 2nd
at National Poetry Library, Southbank Centre. London
8pm, free but ticketed

Three brilliant contemporary Swiss poets present new live works, made for the night, with British counterparts in a night of literary collaboration and poetic performance. The seventh Swiss poetry event at the European Poetry Festival, this will be a unique, playful, communal celebration of one of Europe’s most dynamic literary scenes at one of the UK’s most prestigious literary venues. Featuring collaborations from :

  • Christian de Simoni and James Knight

  • Jessica Zuan and Kate Wakeling

  • Natalie Schmid and poet to be announced

This event is supported by
Pro Helvetia.

Pro Helvetia and Swiss poets have been one of the biggest supporters of the European Poetry Festival and to see some of the brilliant previous Switzerland events, visit ;

2019, 2020 and 2021 europeanpoetryfestival.com/swiss

2022 europeanpoetryfestival.com/swiss22

2023 europeanpoetryfestival.com/swiss23

2024 europeanpoetryfestival.com/swiss24