Festival Eñe brings together writers, poets, artists and readers to celebrate literature and explore its connections with contemporary society. The 2026 edition places poetry at the heart of its programme, exploring its power to illuminate the present, build bridges between cultures and give expression to our experiences.
Through conversations, readings and creative workshops, the festival examines the contemporary poetry landscape, bringing together poets, publishers, literary magazines, bookshops and cultural platforms to reflect on how poetry is created, published and shared. Its programme explores the discovery of new voices, the circulation of literary works and the ways poetry can reach new audiences.
CELA at Festival Eñe
Thursday, 19 November 2026 - Madrid, Spain
CELA joins Festival Eñe for a day dedicated to literary exchange, translation and emerging European talent. Together with FWD, CELA will present its work supporting authors, translators and publishers, introduce selected literary projects to publishing professionals, and showcase new voices from across Europe.
The programme also includes a conversation on the challenges of translating minority languages, highlighting the role of translators in connecting literary traditions and helping works reach readers beyond their original linguistic and cultural contexts.
12:00 - Introducing CELA & FWD
Sala Rotonda
An introduction for publishers and literary professionals to CELA and FWD, two initiatives supporting literary talent development, training and new opportunities for authors, translators and publishers across Europe. The session will present their objectives and explore how they foster professional connections and encourage literary exchange across languages and cultures.
12:30 - CELA & FWD Literary Project Pitches
Sala Rotonda
A presentation of literary projects selected for the current CELA edition, alongside the longlist of the FWD support platform. The session offers publishers an opportunity to discover emerging literary voices and explore potential collaborations and publication opportunities.
The presentation will feature translators Ivana Palibrk, Marco Vidal González, Rafael Martín Calvo, Sara de Albornoz, Camila Ramírez Cuervo, Enrique Gutiérrez and Teresa Benítez.
12:30–14:00 - What Moves Poetry?
Sala Polivalente María de Maeztu
Who decides which poetry reaches readers, and how are new voices discovered? This conversation explores the role of publishers, literary magazines and other cultural intermediaries in shaping contemporary poetry. It will also consider the challenges of publishing poetry and the connections between Spain and Latin America.
Ignacio Fleming and Ángeles López will discuss these questions with Pepelu Parada.
15:00–16:30 - Poetry in Motion: A Conversation
Sala Polivalente María de Maeztu
What happens to poetry after publication? This session explores how bookshops, social media, literary festivals, distributors and cultural platforms help poetry circulate and reach new audiences. Participants will discuss the importance of recommendation, curation and cultural mediation in connecting literary works with readers.
17:00–18:00 - Dare to Write Poetry: A Creative Workshop
Sala Polivalente María de Maeztu
How does a poem take shape, from the first word to the final verse? Poets Ignacio Vleming, author of La revolución exquisita, and Ángeles López, author of Las ocho y carne, will join José Luis Parada for a conversation about the creative process and the exploration of poetic language.
18:00–19:00 - Translators' Café
Sala Rotonda
The challenges of translating minority languages in turbulent times
An open conversation about the challenges of literary translation from minority languages and the importance of linguistic diversity. The session will explore the role of translators as cultural mediators who help literary voices cross borders and reach new readers.
Participants: Camila Ramírez Cuervo, Alina Petryk, Teresa Benítez, Borja Mozo Martín, David Heredero Zorzo, Enrique Gutiérrez and Marco Vidal González.
18:30–19:00 - Poetry Is Heard: A Reading Workshop
Sala Polivalente María de Maeztu
Poetry can be experienced through rhythm, voice and silence as well as through the written word. This workshop explores how reading aloud can transform our understanding of a poem through shared readings and conversation.
Poets Marcos Nogales, author of Salto de fe, and Rocío Acebal, author of 52 semanas, will take part in a conversation with José Luis Parada.
19:30 | New European Talent: CELA Stage Presentation
Sala Polivalente María de Maeztu
A showcase of emerging contemporary European literary talent, featuring authors Marjolein Visser (the Netherlands), Tijl Nuyts (Belgium) and Katarina Mitrovic (Serbia), with translators Irene de la Torre, Ivana Palibrk and Beatriz Jiménez López.
The presentation celebrates the role of literary translation in bringing new voices to international audiences and building connections between European languages and cultures.
An activity supported by the European Union's Creative Europe programme, Escuela de Escritores and CELA.