Romanian literary events announced for late 2026

Several cultural and literary events are scheduled in Romania for late 2026. The 58th edition of the ‘Moștenirea Văcăreștilor’ National Literary Competition will take place in Târgoviște on November 5–6, 2026. Organized by the Dâmbovița County Council and various local cultural institutions, the contest is open to Romanian creators under the age of 40. It features four categories: poetry, short prose, short theater, and essay.

Additionally, the Ipotești Memorial – National Center for ‘Mihai Eminescu’ Studies will host a ‘Poets in Dialogue’ event on October 7, 2026. The session will feature poets Alina Purcaru and Răzvan Țupa. The program includes a meeting with students and teachers from the ‘Grigore Ghica’ National College in Dorohoi, followed by poetry readings in Botoșani.