Le Printemps des Poètes in Perpignan

Le Printemps des Poètes in Perpignan: Poetry at the Heart of the Catalan City

Every year in March, Perpignan participates in the Printemps des Poètes, a national event that celebrates poetry in all its forms. The city's media libraries, libraries, and cultural venues transform into spaces for poetic creation and sharing, offering a rich and varied program of free events.

A Diverse Program for All Audiences

Le Printemps des Poètes in Perpignan offers a wide variety of events: poetic breakfasts with invited poets, poetic whispers (poetic and musical walks), writing workshops, public readings, meetings with authors, and shows combining poetry, music, and dance.

The Perpignan Media Library is the central hub of the event, hosting most of the flagship events. The programs highlight poets from various backgrounds, from Catalan poetry to international contemporary poetry.

A Renewed Theme Each Year

Each edition of Printemps des Poètes revolves around a national theme. The 2026 edition, the 28th, explores the theme 'Liberty, living force, deployed', with actress Isabelle Adjani as godmother. This theme invites poets and artists to question the notion of freedom through their creations.

Catalan Poetry in the Spotlight

In Perpignan, Printemps des Poètes is also an opportunity to highlight the rich Catalan poetic tradition. The works of Catalan poets such as Jordi Pere Cerdà or Maria Mercè Marçal are regularly celebrated through readings, translations, and tributes.