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International literature festivals in Turkey

Overview

The 10th İzmir International Literature Festival, organized by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality under the theme ‘Literature Heals,’ took place from September 24 to 27, 2026. The event featured guests of honor Alberto Manguel and Zülfü Livaneli, with activities held at the Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center and in Bergama.

Program highlights included literary discussions, theater performances, and the documentary ‘Livaneli: The Story of a Person and a Country.’ The festival coincided with other significant literary events in Turkey, such as the 17th International Istanbul Poetry and Literature Festival and panels honoring Beşir Ayvazoğlu at the Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library.

Entities

Alberto Manguel · Zülfü Livaneli · Istanbul Poetry and Literature Festival · Beşir Ayvazoğlu · İzmir Metropolitan Municipality

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Turkey hosts major international literature festivals in Izmir and Istanbul

    Turkey hosts major literary gatherings, including the 10th Izmir International Literature Festival and a dedicated panel for Beşir Ayvazoğlu during the Istanbul Poetry and Literature Festival.

  2. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    İzmir International Literature Festival celebrates 10 years

    The 10th İzmir International Literature Festival has launched with the theme ‘Literature Heals,’ featuring guests of honor Alberto Manguel and Zülfü Livaneli across events in İzmir and Bergama.

Sources

ayancikgazetesi.com · aydinses.com · cumhuriyet.com.tr · karar.com · koganpage.com · medyaege.com.tr · mucadelegazetesi.com.tr · olaylar.net · rayhaber.com · sondakika.com