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The International Festival of Art, Literature and Cultural Humanities Cultur-Alh

The International Festival of Art, Literature and Cultural Humanities Cultur-Alh is an annual literary and cultural event organized by the University of Granada. Held from September 21st to 27th, the festival faced controversy during its second year due to the exclusion of an author over her views.

Date
Sep 21-27, 2026
Location
Granada
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Recently ended
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The International Festival of Art, Literature and Cultural Humanities Cultur-Alh

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Highlights

  • Annual festival organized by the University of Granada
  • Exclusion of author Ariana Harwicz due to pro-Israel stance
  • John Banville cancelled appearance in protest
The International Festival of Art, Literature and Cultural Humanities Cultur-Alh is an annual event hosted by the University of Granada, focusing on art, literature, and cultural humanities. The festival takes place in Granada and ran from September 21st to 27th.

During its second year, the festival encountered controversy when Jewish-Argentinian novelist Ariana Harwicz was disinvited from a scheduled talk. Her invitation was rescinded following complaints from university activists regarding her pro-Israel stance, with organizers acknowledging requests from groups to exclude her. The festival modified its program, citing a commitment to human rights and university agreements regarding Palestine.

In protest of Harwicz's exclusion, Booker Prize-winning novelist John Banville, who was a headline act, cancelled his appearance at the festival's closing ceremony.

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annual event organised by the University of Granada.
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