The Poetry Kit

Poetry Magazines in Europe (English or English-language content)

A practical Poetry Kit directory of active magazines and journals that publish poetry. Always check the magazine's current guidelines before submitting, as reading periods and requirements can change.

Substantially reviewed and updated: 5 October 2026

Poetry Ireland Review — IrelandPublished three times a year; welcomes unsolicited poetry from Ireland and abroad in Irish or English during announced reading windows.
The Stinging Fly — IrelandHighly regarded Irish literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, essays and translation; uses periodic submission windows.
Cyphers — IrelandIrish literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, reviews and art.
The Moth — IrelandIndependent Irish arts and literature magazine publishing poetry and prose.
Amsterdam Quarterly — NetherlandsEnglish-language literary journal with set quarterly reading periods; poetry may be up to two A4 pages.
Writer’s Block — NetherlandsAmsterdam-based print and online literary magazine publishing poetry, short fiction and essays, with an emphasis on new voices.
berlin lit — GermanyBerlin-based English-language poetry journal; periodic calls, open internationally, and pays contributors.
The Berlin Literary Review — GermanyEnglish-language online literary review accepting poetry, fiction and nonfiction; pays a small honorarium.
Poetry Salzburg Review — AustriaEnglish-language poetry journal associated with Salzburg, publishing poetry, interviews, essays and reviews.
Paris Lit Up — FranceInternational Paris writing community with magazine and literary activities in English.
The Black Herald — France/UKIndependent literary magazine and press with French and English connections, publishing poetry and prose.
Europe Poetry MagazineEnglish-language poetry outlet for poets connected with Europe; publishes original poetry through scheduled submission periods.
The Stockholm Review of Literature — SwedenEnglish-language literary journal based in Stockholm, publishing poetry and prose.
Trafika EuropeEuropean literary platform presenting writing and translation from across Europe in English.